Summer/August 2006 Catalog > Photo Collection > Boxing
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Lot 320: Louis and Schmeling Sign for Rematch (1938)
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Historic moment when Joe Louis and Max Schmeling sign the contract for their classic 1938 fight at Yankee Stadium. Though it lasted a mere 124 seconds, it was the high water mark in Louis career and acted as a symbol of patriotism, American dominance and cultural justice. Wide World stamp on the verso. Original paper caption. EX-MT. 7x9''.
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