CORBETT, JAMES J. CORONA CABINET CARD (BY JOHN WOOD)

James J. Corbett was born on September 1, 1866 in San Francisco, California. He won the World Heavyweight Title from John L. Sullivan on September 7, 1892. He retired after losing to Jim Jeffries on August 14, 1903 with a final record of 11-4-2 with 2 no contests and 7 KO's. Presented here is a corona cabinet card of Corbett.
This is a circa 1894 corona cabinet card of James J. Corbett done by noted photographer John Wood of New York. Photographer name on the lower mount. Bold, clear image. Not creased. Minor surface wear. Name written on mount. Clean. Minor edge and corner wear. Rare, particularly in this size. 4" x 8 1/2."