GARDNER, JIMMY SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH

Jimmy Gardner was born on Chistmas Day in 1885 in Lisdoonvama, County Clare Ireland. He began his professional boxing career on November 29, 1901 with a win over Kid Brady. He fought for and won the vacant Welterweight Title On November 7, 1908 with a 15 round decision over Jimmy Clabby. An important fighter of the early 20th century who had fights with Barbados Joe Walcott, Joe Rivers, Frank Klaus, Leo Houck and Jack Blackburn. Presented here is an autographed original antique photograph of Jimmy Gardner.
This is original mounted photograph of Jimmy Gardner in bust pose. Done by Lothrop & Cunningham of Lowell, Massachusetts. The photo is 3 3/4" x 5 1/2" on a mount of 6" x 9". There are tape stains in each corner and some chipping in the upper right corner. The image is sharp and clear. It has been inscribed, "To Jack From his Pal Jimmy Gardner.