TUNNEY, GENE SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH (1920'S)

Gene Tunney was born May 25, 1897 in New York City. He won the American Light Heavyweight Title on January 13, 1922 in a bout with Battling Levinsky. He won the World Heavyweight Title on September 23, 1926 against Jack Dempsey. He retired after his July 26, 1928 fight with Tom Heeney in which he retained the World Heavyweight Title. His final record was 77-1-3 with 45 KO's. Offered here is a magnificent studio photograph of Gene Tunney which he has signed and inscribed.
This is an original Blackstone Studios, Inc. photo portrait of Gene Tunney from the 1920's. Boldly signed in white ink, "To James Norton, Jr. With every good wish Gene Tunney. Bold, clear image. Minor corner crease at lower right. Minor edge wear. Image and signature are nearly flawless. 8" x 10."