"Two Ton" Tony Galento
heavyweight contender
"TWO TON" TONY GALENTO
b. March 12, 1910
d. July 22, 1979
A beautifully autographed photo of heavyweight
contender Tony Galento... Boldly signed To My Friend Ruby Best Wishes Tony
Galento in dark blue fountain pen ink... One of the nicest signed photos
I've had of him!!
measures: 8 x 10"
condition: fine
$225
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Tony
Galento was a cigar chomping,
beer guzzling American heavyweight boxer. Nicknamed "Two Ton Tony"
for his beer-barrell physique, Galento was one of the most colorful
fighters in the history of the sport. He wrestled an octopus, and
boxed a kangaroo as publicity stunts for his fights. He also
attempted to make some money by boxing a 550 lb. bear, as a stage
attraction. When asked if he knew who
Shakespeare
was, Galento replied: "I ain't never hoid of him. I suppose he's one
of them foreign heavyweights. They're all lousy. Sure as hell I'll
moider de bum." |
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