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HISTORY: Barney Ross was born on December 23, 1909 in New York City, New York. He won the World Lightweight and World Junior Welterweight Titles on June 23, 1933 from Tony Canzoneri. He won the World Welterweight Title on May 28, 1935 from Jimmy McLarnin. He retired after losing to Henry Armstrong on May 31, 1938 with a final record of 74-4-3 with 22 KO's. Offered here is an original promotional photo of Barney Ross which he has signed as World Welterweight Champion and inscribed to former boxer Gunnar Swane.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original promotional photo of Ross as welterweight champion. Signed in ink, "To Gunnar Swane Best of Luck Barney Ross Welterweight Champion." Bold, clear image. Clean without staining. Edge and corner wear. Creases in corners and on right edge. 5" x 8." Rare signed photo as champion.
