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Professional wrestler (1891-1966). By his own record-keeping, Lewis appeared in more than 6,200 matches and lost only 33. At the peak of his fame, in the golden age of sports in the 1920s, he was ranked with Babe Ruth, Bill Tilden, Bobby Jones and Dempsey. Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.75 photo of the bare-chested wrestler, signed and inscribed later in blue ballpoint, "To Jim, Sincerely, Ed Strangler Lewis." Reverse of photo bears an August 29, 1942, L.A. Times library stamp. In very good condition, with scattered creases, dings, and surface marks, and an elderly signature. Pre-certified Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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