GLEASON, BOBBY INK SIGNATURE

HISTORY: Gleason's is a boxing gym located on the Brooklyn waterfront. Since 1937, when the gym was founded in the Bronx, boxers with their eyes on Olympic glory or a shot at the title have been training at Gleason's. Fighters who trained at the gym include Jake LaMotta, Roberto Durán, Benny "Kid" Paret, Gerry Cooney, and Mike Tyson. Before his first title fight against Sonny Liston, Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, also trained at Gleason's. The gym was founded by Peter Gagliardi, a former bantamweight, who changed his name to Bobby Gleason. It moved to Manhattan and then to Brooklyn. Offered here is an original album page which has been signed by Bobby Gleason, the founder of Gleason's Gym.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, paper, album page. Boldly signed in ink, "To my friend Vince Best Wishes Bobby Gleason 4/17/62." Not creased or torn. Clean. Minor paper toning. From the collection of former fighter Vince Handley. 4 1/2" x 5."