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Lot #1270
Tommy Burns

Scarce photo of “Tommy Burns, The Old Champ”

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Scarce photo of “Tommy Burns, The Old Champ”

Boxing Hall of Famer (1881–1955) who was heavyweight boxing champion of the world from 1906 through 1908. Vintage glossy 3.75 x 5 photo of Burns in a pugilistic pose, signed in fountain pen, “Tommy Burns, 1947, 1908.” Burns also penned an ALS on the reverse of the photo, signed “Tommy Burns, The Old Champ,” dated June 20, 1947, in part: “This is taken from the picture you sent me through my daughter.” A couple diagonal creases to the top, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #416 - Ended October 16, 2013





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