SHADE, DAVE ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (TRAINING FOR WALKER-1925)

On September 21, 1925 at Yankee Stadium in New York welterweight champion Mickey Walker fought tough Dave Shade. Shade's crouching style gave Walker fits, but the champion prevailed winning a close 15 round split decision in defense of his title. Offered here is an original wire photo of Dave Shade taken in New York on September 2, 1925 at his home where he demonstrated his method of practicing his crouch
This is an original International News Photo wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Small border crease at lower right. No tears. Clean front and back. Unusal training shot. 8" x 10."