CARPENTIER, GEORGES WIRE PHOTO (1938-PLAYING GOLF)

Georges Carpentier (January 12, 1894 – October 28, 1975) was a French boxer. He fought mainly as a light heavyweight and heavyweight in a career lasting from 1908-26. Nicknamed the "Orchid Man", he stood 5 ft 11½ in (1.82 m) but his fighting weight ranged from 125 to 175 lb (57 to 79 kg). Carpentier was known for his speed, his excellent boxing skills and his extremely hard punch. Presented here is an original wirephoto of Carpentier from 1938.
This is an original wire photo of Carpentier from 1938. The photo measures 7 inches by 9 inches. The photo has some creasing along the upper right edge. The rest of the photo is clean. The back has the attached wire info dated 1938. The images are vivid.