PEP, WILLIE SIGNED HAND TINTED PHOTO

Guglielmo Papaleo (September 19, 1922 – November 23, 2006) was an American professional boxer, better known as Willie Pep. Pep boxed a total of 1956 rounds in the 241 bouts during his 26 year career, a considerable number of rounds and fights even for a fighter of his era. His final record was 229-11-1 with 65 knockouts. Pep, known for his speed and finesse, is considered to be one of the best fighters of the 20th century and was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Pep was voted as the #1 featherweight of the 20th Century by the Associated Press and ranked the #1 featherweight of all-time by the International Boxing Research Organization in 2005. Offered here is an original, circa 1940's, hand tinted photo which has been signed by Willie Pep.
This is an original, circa 1940's, hand tinted photo. Signed by Willie Pep at the Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York in black sharpie. Bold, clear image. Bold color and print. Bold signature. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. Photo on heavy board. Abeautiful photo in every way. 16" x 20."