SCHMELING, MAX WIRE PHOTO (LANDING FROM HINDENBURG)

: 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 after just landing from the Hindenburg.
This is an original wirephoto of Max Schmeling.The photo measures 6 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches.The photo shows minor creasing throughout.There is writing on the top border.The corners are sharp.The back has an attached newpaper clip showing the same picture.The image has some fill in work and some discolorization in the upper right corner.