Henry Armstrong
signed photo

 

 

 

 

A vintage promotional photo signed and inscribed by featherweight, lightweight and welterweight champ Henry Armstrong... Signed boldly in blue fountain pen ink... Measures 8 x 10"... Photo has a vertical crease and some soiling to right side of photo which could easily be matted out, overall condition rates good... One of boxing's top ten "pound for pound " fighters.
 

 
 

FROM THE BOOKS
Henry Armstrong entered his first pro ring with two broken ribs, sick from lack of food, and was knocked out in three rounds. Over one stretch-1931-when he won 85 straight fights, 66 by KO, young Hank lived in flophouses and never was paid more than $2.00 a fight.
John D. McCallum-The Encyclopedia Of  World Boxing Champions

  
 

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