SCHMELING, MAX WIRE PHOTO (1930-TRAINING FOR SHARKEY)

Max Schmeling was born on September 28, 1905 in Klein Luckaw, Brandenburg, Germany. He won the World Heavyweight Title on June 12, 1930 in a bout with Jack Sharkey. He also held the German Light Heavyweight, European Light Heavyweight and German Heavyweight Titles. He retired after losing to Richard Vogt on October 31, 1948 with a final record of 56-10-4 with 38 KO's. Presented here is an original wire photo of Max Schmeling at his training camp in Endicott, New York walking through the crowd to begin his daily preparation for his upcoming fight with Jack Sharkey. Dated May 11, 1930.
This is an original wire photo with caption on the back. Clean front and back. Bold, clear image. Mild creases in lower left, upper left and upper right corners. No tears. Minor edge wear. 8" x 10."