TUNNEY, GENE SIGNED LETTER

HISTORY: Gene Tunney was born May 25, 1897 in New York City. He won the American Light Heavyweight Title on January 13, 1922 in a bout with Battling Levinsky. He won the World Heavyweight Title on September 23, 1926 against Jack Dempsey. His final record was 77-1-3 with 45 KO's. Presented here is a signed letter from Gene Tunney to Aurthur Mercante.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a typed letter signed by boxer Gene Tunney to Arthur Mercante. The letter is on stationary from the McCandles Corporation of where Tunney was employed. The content is praising Mercante on getting his referee license.The letter measures 7 inches by 11 inches and is boldly signed by Tunney in pen.The letter is dated July 22,1955 and is clean front and back.