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HISTORY: Mike Gibbons was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on July 20, 1887. His first professional fight was on December 1, 1907 a win over Newsboy Brown. On May 18, 1916 Gibbons defeated Ted "Kid" Lewis to win a claim for the middleweight title. Gibbons fought and defeated many important fighters including Harry Greb, Mike O'Dowd, Jack Dillon, Jeff Smith, Eddie McGoorty and Jimmy Clabby. He retired after defeating Danny Fagan on May 16, 1922. His final record is 65-3-4. Gibbons passed away in 1931.
Offered here is an original, type 1, first generation photograph of Mike Gibbons in full, fight pose which he has boldly signed.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, type 1, first generation photograph of Mike Gibbons in full, fight pose which he has boldly signed. Bold, clear image. Clean front with mount marks on the reverse. Not creased or torn. Boldly signed in ink, "Mike Gibbons." 4" x 6."
