RUHLIN, GUS-JACK MCCORMICK ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1905)

On August 11, 1905 in Colma, California heavyweights Gus Ruhlin and Jack McCormick fought in an important divisional matchup. Ruhlin knocked McCormick out in the 8th round. Offered here is an original, first generation photo taken by the notable Dana Studios depicting both fighters squaring off in the ring before the fight as John L. Sullivan and announcer Billy Jordan look on.
This is an original, first generation photo with the Dana stamp in the lower left corner. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean. Paper on back from being mounted in an album. 5" x 7 1/8."