Troubled British boxer (1928-1966) who took the middleweight title from Sugar Ray Robinson in 1951 (then lost it two months later in a rematch). After a steady decline in his career and finances, Turpin shot his four year old daughter, Carmen, and himself, in 1966. Carmen survived. Vintage 3.25 x 5.25 cardstock photo, signed in fountain pen. Some scattered light soiling and a trimmed left edge, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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