ROSS, BARNEY WIRE PHOTO

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. Presented here is an original wirephoto of Barney Ross with his fiancee after announcing their engagement. It is an International News Photo.
This original wirephoto of Barney Ross is 6 1/2" x 8 1/2." There is a crease and a small tear in the lower right corner. Clean photo with no other rips or tears.