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Heavyweight boxing champion (1897–1978) from 1926 to 1928 who defeated Jack Dempsey in 1926 and 1927 and retired after winning against Tom Heeney in 1928. Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed and inscribed in white ink “To Norman Lanyon, With best wishes, Gene Tunney.” The photographer’s name, “Blackstone NY,” is noted in pencil at the bottom left border. Scattered toning, staining, and some soiling to the background, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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