MATTHEWS, HARRY SIGNED PHOTO

HISTORY: Harry Matthews (December 9, 1922 – February 21, 2003) nicknamed Kid Matthews was an American Professional boxer who competed from 1937 to 1956. He climbed to a top contender rank and scored 90 victories, lost 7 times, drew 5 times and 1 no contest. His most impressive wins were over former champions Al Hostak, Bob Murphy and Ezzard Charles. He lost to Rocky Marciano in 1952, who went on to becoming World Champion less than two months after their fight. There were plans to cut weight and fight Sugar Ray Robinson but the fight didn't happen.

Background
Harry Matthews was born in Emmett, Idaho. He moved to Seattle where he started working out and training.

Boxing career
He fought and managed to beat Eddie Booker and former champion Al Hostak before being recruited into the American Army for World War 2. This made him stop fighting for a while due to fighting a war.

Offered here is a signed photo of Harry Matthews. From the collection of Tom Space, an amateur fighter himself, and eventually very involved in the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame as both a member and Historian. 

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a second generation photo picturing Harry Matthews in full fight pose. Boldly signed in thin black sharpie, "Harry Kid Matthews."  Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. 8" x 10."