ROSS, BARNEY WIRE PHOTO (1938)

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 wire photo of Barney Ross in full fight pose dated 1938.
This is an original Wide World Photo wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Minor edge and corner wear. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. 7" x 9."