BASILIO, CARMEN ORIGINAL LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (1950'S)

Carmen Basilio was born on April 2, 1927 in Canastota, New York. He won the World Welterweight Title on June 10, 1955 from Tony DeMarco. He won the World Middleweight Title from Ray Robinson on September 23, 1957. He retired after losing to Paul Pender on April 22, 1961 with a final record of 56-16-7 with 27 KO's. Offered here is an original, first generation, large format photograph of Carmen Basilio taken at the height of his career in the 1950's.
This is an original, large format, first generation photo. Bold, clear image. basilio's name written on bottom white border in ink. Tear on left border with very minor paper loss. Minor edge and corner wear. Clean front and back. Beautiful image. 11" x 14."