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Lot 330: Jim Braddock Vintage Signed Photo (1936)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $100.00
Winning Bid: $315.00
Price Realized: $376.43
Auction Date:2/2/2008 9:00 PM EST

Jim Braddock, aka "Cinderella Man", earned his alias from having battled his way to big upset wins against Corn Griffin and John Henry Lewis followed by overcoming 10 to 1 odds to defeat Max Baer to become the Heavyweight Champ. This is a signed portrait photo shot by Underwood Studio in Wash., D.C. It reads "To Barnett Chaipen with best wishes Jimmy Braddock 6/26/36". It measures 8" x 10" and is in EX condition with only some minor edge creases and a 1/4" edge tear on the left side which will allow for this great photo to frame beautifully.

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