Favorite boxing related memorabilia

[wicker56]

Adam,


The other night when you posted the veteran boxers of Chicago photo, I couldn’t recall where I had seen it before. So, today I searched online until I found it. The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame website was the place. The photo is also a great reminder of just how small Johnny Coulon, really was.

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Sorry, missed this.

I traded for that one at least ten years ago at a National. I don't recall which one.

The Kid 'cards' are matchbox panels. They are about the size of a Goudey card.

And more:



H815 Adam Hats Jake LaMotta premium. Only known example.



1937 Veteran Boxers Association of Illinois presentation photo inscribed to HOF sportswriter Grantland Rice. L to R: Jimmie Barry, Harry Forbes, Johnny Coulon, Battling Nelson, Buddy Ryan, George Gardner

[wicker56]

When looking at the the postcard lot in the Leland's auction last weekend, I noticed a couple of Jeffries Rob Roy cards. You don't see them come up for sale all that often.

[wicker56]

This Johnson - Burns card is one of my all time favorite cards. I have no idea why the scan is so grainy. It's hard to believe that PSA has slabbed a couple of 7's. In the ring this fight wasn't much, but it's influence on the sport was felt for many many years.

[G1911]

The Johnson/Burns is my favorite Johnson picture on a card. His Turkey Red is his best aesthetic card to me largely due to the size allowing better quality, but I love this one. It seems to come up more than his other 2 cards in the E79 set and remains pretty affordable. The red back version of it is near the top of my want list

[wicker56]

Greg,

It took me years of collecting to actually purchase a Turkey red card for my collection. The cards were just too large for my liking , I guess. The strange thing is that I always admired the 2006 Turkey Red series. The 06 series in my mind is simply incredible, and the cost is a fraction of what the originals are.

[Jerry G]

Original 1965 Jack Dempsey versus Luis Firpo Aurora plastic model. Not perfect, but better than the one I built at 12 years old. The first one was blown up with firecrackers along with my airplane and monster models of the era.

[wicker56]

Very nice, Jerry. I recall seeing one of these on Ebay, not long ago. The picture of one actually completed is much more impressive, then just looking at the box.

[wicker56]

Sticking with the topic of larger cards are more appealing. I also really like the 2013 Box Toppers. The cards are readily available and the image is great.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by wicker56

When looking at the the postcard lot in the Leland's auction last weekend, I noticed a couple of Jeffries Rob Roy cards. You don't see them come up for sale all that often.

The Rob Roy and the 1907 D & K Publishing are the only PCs I collect by set. I chased that lot but only needed two cards from it so couldn't justify another bid. If anyone got the lot, I need two of the dupes.

Originally Posted by wicker56

Adam,


The other night when you posted the veteran boxers of Chicago photo, I couldn’t recall where I had seen it before. So, today I searched online until I found it. The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame website was the place. The photo is also a great reminder of just how small Johnny Coulon, really was.

SD. Boy you get around.

Here's a complete set of Max Baer Gillette contest premiums from Canada, ca. 1935. Printed on paper about as good as a magazine section in a newspaper.