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Lot #1051
Tommy Burns Signed Photograph

"This picture was taken when I was Worlds Champion, 1906 to Dec 26th 1908 when Jack Johnson defeated me in 14 rounds in Sydney Australia, police stopping the contest"

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"This picture was taken when I was Worlds Champion, 1906 to Dec 26th 1908 when Jack Johnson defeated me in 14 rounds in Sydney Australia, police stopping the contest"

Vintage glossy 3 x 4.75 full-length photo of Burns in a pugilistic pose, signed on the reverse in black ink, "Tommy Burns, June 27/49," who adds above: "This picture was taken when I was Worlds Champion, 1906 to Dec 26th 1908 when Jack Johnson defeated me in 14 rounds in Sydney Australia, police stopping the contest." In fine condition, with some small creases to the image.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #633 - Ended April 13, 2022





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