SCALZO, PETE SIGNED PHOTO

HISTORY: Pete Scalzo was born on August 1, 1917 in New York City. Petey Scalzo (1917-1993) was an American boxer from Hell's Kitchen, New York. He was declared the National Boxing Association Featherweight Championship of the World on May 1, 1940, two weeks prior to winning a sixth-round technical knockout over Frankie Covelli on May 15, 1940. The NBA had withdrawn the world featherweight championship from Joey Archibald the previous month for his refusal to fight leading contenders, including Scalzo.

Offered here is a signed photo by Pete Scalzo which he inscribed to former boxer Fred Saddy.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a vintage promotional photo of Pete Scalzo as world featherweight champion. Boldly signed in ink, "Best Wishes to my good friend, Fred Saddy Sincerely Petey Scalzo." Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Small crease in upper left corner. 5" x 8."