John L. Sullivan
"The Boston Strongboy"
World Heavyweight Champion
1882 - 1892

   

JOHN LAWRENCE SULLIVAN
b. October 15, 1858
d. February 2, 1918

 

WON
38

LOST
1

DRAWS
1

KO'S
32
 

World heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan has boldly autographed this off-white card in black ink... Dated July 10, 1883 while just 24 years of age and in his absolute prime... The earliest Sullivan autograph we've had the pleasure of offering!!

measures: 4 x 5"
condition: very minor spotting and staining, else fine

   

 

 
 


FIGHT FACT

  
 

John L. Sullivan was the first athlete in history to make a million dollars. When he died in 1918 he had just fifteen dollars in his pocket.