HYLAND, "FIGHTING DICK" INK SIGNED ALBUM PAGE

Fighting Dick Hyland was an American Lightweight fighter who fought from 1902 through 1923 compiling a career record of 22-28-8. Hyland was born in Grass Valley, California on October 20, 1885. His first fight was on September 19, 1902, a loss to Joe Carroll. During his career Hyland fought Leach Cross, "Harlem" Tommy Murphy, Pal Moore and Battling Nelson. Hyland passed away in 1965 at the age of eighty. Presented here is an ink signed album page of "Fighting Dick" Hyland. From the collection of former fighter Vince Handley.
This is a paper album page. Boldly signed in ink, "Fighting Dick" Hyland to my friend Vince Handley December 1962-12-30." Clean. Some edge wear. 4 1/2" x 5."