SCHMELING, MAX WIRE PHOTO (1938)

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 wirephoto of Schmeling in a hospital bed.
This is an original wirephoto of Schmeling in 1938.The photo measures 7 inches by 9 inches.The photo has wrinkling on the bottom edge.The other corners and edge show minor wear.The back has the attached wire info dated 1938.The image is vivid.