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June 2009 Catalogue  >  Sports  >  Boxing

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Lot 769: Joe Louis Collection (23 items)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $300.00
Winning Bid: $531.46
Price Realized: $635.09
Auction Date:5/31/2009 9:00 PM EST

Joe Louis’ unparalleled longevity as Heavyweight Champ of the World is given a sweet-natured turn in this very nice collection (23) of vintage material with some scarce items. Includes 1940's pin-back button; two Big Little books; hand puppet with panel of the original box; 1948 Leaf card; Punch bottle; three Ring magazines with one signed by Max Schmeling and one by Billy Conn; 1930's fan; large premium photo; 1948 program vs. Walcott at Yankee Stadium; very rare 1934 Golden Gloves tournament program with Louis pictured inside under the 175lbs. section; rare 1949 Joe Louis Golf Club program signed by Louis on the cover; and more. Overall condition of the collection is VG-EX.

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