WILSON, "CALIFORNIA" JACKIE SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

HISTORY: "California" Jackie Wilson was born George Dudley Wilson on January 17, 1918. He fought as a welterweight out of Los Angeles from 1936 until 1949. He won the California Welterweight Title. In his career he fought notable welterweights including Young Peter Jackson, Baby Arizmendi, Pete Lello, Tommy Bell and Sugar Ray Robinson (twice). He passed away at the age of 38 on March 10, 1956. Offered here is a very scarce promotional photograph of "California" Jackie Wilson which he has signed and inscribed to sports writer Charles Lesemann.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a promotional photo of Wilson in fight pose. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not creased or torn. Boldly signed in fountain pen, "To Charley, my friend and a fine soldier, Wishing you the best always-Sincerely Calif. Jackie Wilson." 8" x 10."