SMITH, JEFF SIGNED PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPH

HISTORY: Jerome "Jeff Smith" Jefferds (April 23, 1891 – February 3, 1962) was an American professional boxer who held the Australian version of the World Middleweight Title during his career. Despite his relative anonymity, Smith faced off against some the best fighters of his era, including Harry Greb, Gene Tunney, Mike Gibbons, Georges Carpentier, Les Darcy and Tommy Loughran. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Smith as the 17th greatest middleweight ever, while Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer ranked Smith as the No. 10 Middleweight of all-time. He was inducted into the Ring Magazine hall of fame in 1969 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013. Offered here is a rare, original, first generation, promotional photograph of Jeff Smith which he has boldly signed and inscribed.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, first generation promotional photo of Jeff Smith as middleweight champion in full, fight pose. Photographer stamp for Fowler at center. Bold, clear image. Clean. Boldly signed in fountain pen, "To "Chas. Fastron" with regards from Jeff Smith Nov 14. 1922 U.S.A." Not creased. Small bent corner at top right. 5" x 7."