HISTORY: Jim Corbett fought Bob Fitzsimmons on March 17, 1897 in Carson City, Nevada. Fitzsimmons knocked Corbett out in the 14th round to win the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Presented here is an original souvenir pin which advertised this fight, picturing two children, one as Corbett , one as Fitzsimmons.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, metallic, illustrated souvenir pin. Pin firmly attached to back. Clean. Label of Whitehead & Hoag on back. Slightly faded. No dents. 1 1/4" diameter. Rare issue.
