SATTERFIELD, BOB-TOMMY GOMEZ LARGE FORMAT WIRE PHOTO (1950)

On March 22, 1950 at Chicago Stadium heavyweights Bob Satterfield and Tommy Gomez fought in the main event. Satterfield prevailed winning a unanimous ten round decision. Gomez sustained a fractured rib in the first round but refused to give up the fight. He was down a total of four times and Satterfield "was the recipient of several lethal clouts." Gomez was practically out on his feet at the end of the seventh and ninth rounds. Offered here is an original large format wire photo depicting Satterfield pummeling Gomez to the canvas.
This is an original Chicago Sun Times wire photo with their caption and stamp on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean. Some creasing on edges. Edge and corner wear. Has faint printer marks. 11" x 14." Rare in this size.