TAYLOR, BUD SIGNED PHOTO

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Charles Bernard "Bud" Taylor (July 22, 1903 - March 6, 1962) was an American boxer from Terre Haute, Indiana. Nicknamed the "Blonde Terror of Terre Haute", he held the NBA World Bantamweight Championship during his career in 1927. The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer rated him as the #5 best bantamweight of all-time. Taylor was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1986 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005. Taylor was trained for much of his career by former Black lightweight boxer, Jack Blackburn. Offered here is an original photograph of Bud Taylor in period dress which he has signed and inscribed to former boxer Fred Saddy.
This is an original, first generation photograph date stamped March 10, 1932 on the back. Signed in ink, "To my Good Friend Fred Saddy Best Wishes Always Sincerely Bud Taylor." Signature and inscription are light, but readable. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 6 1/2" x 11."

Size: 6 1/2 x 11

Condition: near mint