Baer,Max-Primo Carnera Vintage Photo in Action

Max Baer was born on February 11, 1909 in Omaha, Nebraska. He began his professional boxing career on May 16, 1929. He stopped Primo Carnera in 11 rounds on June 14, 1934 in Long Island City to win the Heavyweight Title. He lost it to James J. Braddock on June 13, 1935. He posted a career record of 70-13. In addition to Carnera he had victories over Max Schmeling, Tommy Farr, Tom Heeney and King Levinsky.Baer also appeared in movies in Hollywood during and after his boxing career.Presented here is a vintage photo of Baer in action winning the title from Primo Carnera.
This photo measures 7 1/4 inches by 9 inches.The photo has a crease in the lower right corner.The left edge has been miscut.There is a black in mark on the upper left side.