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Heavyweight boxer (1873-1953) whose career spanned from 1893-1904, who lost a 25-round fight to James Jeffries in 1899. Jeffries always claimed that Sharkey gave him his hardest fights stating that Sharkey was the roughest, toughest and bravest man he ever fought. ALS signed “Tom Sharkey,” on a 5.5 x 4 postcard, April 27, 1946. Short letter to a young fan. In full: “Thank you for your letter. I was as you say, a great boxer—I never was a big man but I beat all the big champions of my day.” Reverse of postcard bears a printed poem entitled ‘The Creed of a Man of the World,’ by Sharkey, and signed at the bottom. In fine condition. Among Sharkey’s notable opponents were Jeffries, Bob Fitzsimmons (their bout was refereed by Wyatt Earp), and Kid McCoy. Sharkey is rare in any form. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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