Young Stribling promotional photo
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A vintage promotional photo of the highly talented Young Stribling. The image was captured by National Studios of New York.
Size: 6 x 8.5 inches
Condition: EX. A couple of unobtrusive corner creases.
William Lawrence Stribling Jr. (1904 – 1933) was an American professional boxer in the Light-Heavy and Heavyweight divisions. He fought a total of 253 recorded bouts, losing only 13. He was knocked out only once, via technical KO during the final round with Germany's Max Schmeling in 1931. He set many records including most fights by a heavyweight, most fights by a heavyweight in a single year (he fought 55), most knockouts by a heavyweight (129), and fewest times knocked out. Champion boxer Jim Corbett called him "the best heavyweight fighter for his pounds that ever lived." He died on October 3, 1933, after a motorcycle accident at the age of just 28.
Size: 6 x 8.5 inches
Condition: EX. A couple of unobtrusive corner creases.
William Lawrence Stribling Jr. (1904 – 1933) was an American professional boxer in the Light-Heavy and Heavyweight divisions. He fought a total of 253 recorded bouts, losing only 13. He was knocked out only once, via technical KO during the final round with Germany's Max Schmeling in 1931. He set many records including most fights by a heavyweight, most fights by a heavyweight in a single year (he fought 55), most knockouts by a heavyweight (129), and fewest times knocked out. Champion boxer Jim Corbett called him "the best heavyweight fighter for his pounds that ever lived." He died on October 3, 1933, after a motorcycle accident at the age of just 28.
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