ZALE, TONY WIRE PHOTO (1948-AFTER GRAZIANO FIGHT)

Tony Zale was born on May 29, 1913 in Gary, Indiana. He won the NBA Middleweight Title on July 19, 1940 from Al Hostak. On November 28, 1941 he won the vacant World Middleweight Title in a bout with Georgie Abrams. He retired after his last fight on September 21, 1948 with Marcel Cerdan where he lost the World Middleweight Title. His final record was 67-18-2. Presented here is a vintage wirephoto if Zale resting after defeating Graziano in 1948.
This photo measures 6 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches.The photo has small creases in the 2 right corners.There is some light brown toning on the bottom edge.The back has the attached wire info and is dtaed.The image is vivid.