SCHMELING, MAX WIRE PHOTO (1938-ARRIVING FOR LOUIS)

Max Schmeling was born on September 28, 1905 in Klein Luckaw, Brandenburg, Germany. He won the World Heavyweight Title on June 12, 1930 in a bout with Jack Sharkey. He also held the German Light Heavyweight, European Light Heavyweight and German Heavyweight Titles. He retired after losing to Richard Vogt on October 31, 1948 with a final record of 56-10-4 with 38 KO's. Presented here is an original wire photo of Max Schmeling ahown with manager Joe Jacobs and promoter Mike Jacobs as Schmeling arrived in New Yorjk on May 9, 1938 for his second fight with Joe Louis.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Printer marks on white border, Tiny crease in upper right corner. Minor edge wear. 6 1/2" x 8 1/2."