BROWN, PANAMA AL ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO

Panama Al Brown was born in Panama on July 5, 1902. He began his professional boxing career with a win over Jose Moreno on March 19, 1922. He won the Bantamweight title over Gregorio Vidal on June 18, 1929. In his career he defeated Willie LaMorte, Kid Francis, Teddy Baldock, Joe Ryder, Johnny King and Eugene Criqui. He retired after defeating Kid Fortune on December 4, 1942 with a final mark of 132-19-12. Brown died on April 11, 1951. Offered here is an original wire photo which depicts Panama Al Brown on horseback.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp and newspaper caption on back. Bold, clear image. Print marks on right edge, otherwise clean. Small creases in three corners. Minor edge wear. Unusual image. 7" x 9 1/2."