LOUIS, JOE-MAX SCHMELING II FULL RAFFLE TICKET (1938)

HISTORY: Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling for the second time on June 22, 1938 at Yankee Stadium. Louis had been stopped by Schmeling in their first fight in 1936 marking the first time Louis had felt the sting of defeat. In this celebrated second fight Louis knocked Schmeling out in the first round to retain the World Heavyweight Title. This was one of the most historic fights in boxing history, fought against the backdrop of the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany and the loaming second World War. Offered here is an original full raffle ticket for two people to win a round trip and tickets to the Louis-Schmeling II fight.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, full ticket which is numbered and names the fighters and date. Stub firmly attached. Staple hole at left edge. Bold color and print. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. 2 1/2" x 5 1/2."