FOORD, BEN SIGNED PHOTO

Ben Foord was born in South Africa on January 21, 1913. He fought as a heavyweight and commenced his career on June 4, 1932 with a win over Billy Miller. In his career he foguht some of the best heavyweights in the world including Max Baer, Max Schmeling, Tommy Farr, Tommy Loughran and Jack Petersen who he defeated to win the British Commonwealth Heavyweight Title. Foord's last fight was a win over Tom Porter on June 15, 1940. Foord commited suicide due to wounds he received during World War II on September 29, 1942. He was only 29 years old. Offered here is a very rare signed photograph of Ben Foord.
This is an original photograph of Foord at the height of his career in fight pose. Boldly signed in fountain pen, "Sincerely Ben Foord 1937." Bold, clera image. Not creased or torn. Clean front and back. Minor edge wear. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."