ARMSTRONG, HENRY WIRE PHOTO (1938-RECEIVING CHAMPIONSHIP BELT)

On May 16, 1938 at Pompton Lakes, New Jersey world featherweight champion Henry Armstrong was training for his upcoming bout with Barney Ross. Armstrong took time out to receive the coveted Ring Magazine Championship Belt from Ring editor Nat Fleischer as his manager Eddie Meade looked on. Offered here is an original wire photo depicting the ceremony.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Small creases in upper right and lower left corners. A little wavy. 7" x 9."