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 oversized glossy 11 x 14 photo of Tunney as world champion by The Ring Inc. of New York, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To George Way, with best wishes, Gene Tunney, May 22nd ‘37.” Skipping and irregular adhesion to signature and inscription, edge wear and corner creases, small hole to background, and light overall rubbing to finish, otherwise very good condition. Photos of Tunney in this size are seldom encountered. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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