John L. Sullivan Day in Mass

[Cozumeleno]

Just picked up this Ogden Heroes of the Ring Sullivan card. I do very little boxing but was ecstatic to get it.

[samosa4u]

Nice read.

Here is mine:

[GasHouseGang]

Here are a couple of cabinet cards. I especially like reading the backs. Sorry the backs aren't a bit clearer.

[GasHouseGang]

Here's an up close look at the Steven's back. I hope it's a bit more readable.

[G1911]

One of my favorite contemporary Sullivan pieces is his 1889 the interview with Nellie Bly, who lived quite an interesting life herself (http://www.bareknuckleboxinghalloffame.com/id2.html)

His T220 has been shown, but here's his fight card with Kilrain

[GasHouseGang]

Might as well add some other Sullivan cards to this thread.

[Al C.risafulli]

This beauty will be coming soon to the Fall LOTG auction!



-Al

[G1911]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

Might as well add some other Sullivan cards to this thread.

Beautiful Mayo, that's my favorite Sullivan card.

Perhaps slightly off topic, but does anyone know why "John" was frequently abbreviated to "Jno." in the late 19th century? This Mayo and many other period references to Sullivan do it. It was very common during the Civil War as well. I've never instead why, as with the period "Jno." is just as many letters as "John", and it seems nonsensical to place the "n" before the "o". It fell out of favor with time, as after the early 20th century, I've never seen it used again. Every time I see one of these cards, it makes me curious, and I've never found a satisfactory answer.