Heavyweight boxer (1873-1953) whose career spanned from 1893-1904, and who lost a 25-round fight to James Jeffries in 1899. Jeffries always claimed that Sharkey gave him his hardest fights stating that Sharkey was the roughest, toughest and bravest man he ever fought. Vintage ink signature, “Your friend, Tom Sharkey,” on an off-white irregularly clipped slip affixed to an identically sized clipped piece of cardstock, and in turn affixed to a 4.5 x 3.25 card. In very good condition, with repaired complete separation between first and last name of signature, and scattered toning and soiling. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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