CARPENTIER, GEORGES EXHIBIT CARD

Georges Carpentier (January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908-26. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man", he stood 5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m) but his fighting weight ranged from 125 to 175 lb (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch. He fought many of the top fighters of the era including Battling Siki, Tommy Gibbons and Jack Dempsey. Presented here is an original exhibit card of Carpentier.
This card measures 3 1/4 inches by 5 1/4 inches.the card shows wear to the edges and corners.The back has the imprinted post card markings and is unused. No writing. Bold, sharp image. Not creased or torn.