ADKINS, CHUCK SIGNED PHOTO

Charles Adkins (April 27, 1932 in Gary, Indiana – July 8, 1993) was a boxer from the USA. Chuck Adkins was the Olympic Gold Medalist at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, in the Light Welterweight (140 lb/63.5 kg) class. In the final he defeated Viktor Mednov of the Soviet Union on a 2-1 decision. The bout was notable as being the first ever boxing match between the United States and the Soviet Union. At the time of the Olympics, Adkins, was a 20-year-old police administration student. Adkins also won the National AAU Lightweight championship in 1949. Adkins attended San Jose State University, which had a dominant collegiate boxing program. Offered here is a very scarce original promotional photo of Chuck Adkins which he has boldly signed and inscribed.
This is an original 1950's promotional photo of Adkins in full fight pose. Boldly signed in ink, "To Willie O'Laughlin with Sincere Regards & Luck from Charles Adkins." Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Small crease in lower left corner. No tears. 8" x 10."