HART, MARVIN INK SIGNED BOXING GLOVE

HISTORY: Marvin Hart (September 16, 1876 – September 17, 1931) was the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from July 3, 1905 to February 23, 1906. Hart, nicknamed "The Louisville Plumber" because of his former trade, gained considerable prominence after a 1905 win over future champion Jack Johnson. That year, the heavyweight title was left vacant as a result of the retirement of champion James J. Jeffries and Hart's record earned him a chance to fight for the championship against top-ranked Jack Root (1876–1963), a much more experienced boxer, who had already beaten Hart in November, 1902. Jeffries, the retiring champ, refereed the championship fight on July 3, 1905 in Reno, Nevada. Hart knocked out Jack Root in the 12th round to win the vacant championship. After one successful exhibition match, Hart lost his championship to Canadian Tommy Burns on February 23, 1906 in Los Angeles, California. Offered here is an extremely rare boxing glove which has been signed by Marvin Hart.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a burgundy color, leather, right hand boxing glove. It has the original black laces. There is a faded stamp for the manufacturer at the wrist. Signed across the backhand at the center of the glove in fountain pen ink, "Marvin Hart." Glove is intact with no holes. Some surface wear which mildly affects the signature. A regulation, early 20th century boxing glove. Approximately 6 ounces in weight and 10 inches long. The signature is bold and would rate a 7/10. Exceptionally rare.