American football player and sprint runner (1905–1988) who won two gold medals at the 1928 Summer Olympics. During World War II Barbuti served with the US Air Force and was awarded the Air Medal and the Bronze Star. Semi-glossy 6.25 x 9.5 full-length photo of Barbuti following a race at the IXth Olympiad, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To George, Ray Barbuti, Olympic 400 Meter Champion, Amsterdam, Holland, 1928.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
