LOUIS, JOE-JIMMY BRADDOCK TRAIN POSTER (1937)

Joe Louis fought Jim Braddock on June 22, 1937 at Comiskey Park in Chicago for the Heavyweight Championship. Louis, down early in the fight rallied and knocked Braddock out in the 8th round to win the World Heavyweight Title. Offered here is a rare pre fight poster for the fight which advertises the train trip from New York to Chicago for the fight.
This is an original, pre fight, paper poster which pictures Joe Louis at center. Bold color and print. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Has its original folds. Has the original hole at top center for hanging. Minor toning from age. Minor edge and corner wear. Pencil notations at the very top. 6" x 21."