Boxing | Letters
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BILLY AIRD The British Heavyweight champion boxer signs a letter on his company's stationery at Billy Aird Promotions. Autograph letter signed: "Billy Aird", 1 page, 8¼x11¾. Bermondsey, London, England, 22 May 1986. To "Dear Peter" in full: "Thank you for your letter. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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EAMONN ANDREWS. Typed Letter signed: "Eamon Andrews", 1p, 8x7. London (England), 1970 September 16. On personal letterhead to E. Donald Grant, Whitton, England. read more...Sale Price $102.00
$120.00
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RAY ARCEL Signed handwritten letter of the famed boxing trainer who managed 18 world champions including Larry Holmes! A rare signature. Autograph letter signed: "Ray Arcel", 1 page, 7¼x10½. No place, July 26, 1982. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
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TOMMY BURNS Lost his heavyweight crown to Jack Johnson in 1908. Scarce ALS: "Tommy Burns", 1p, 5½x3¼. No place, 1949 July 24. To Roy Pitts, Anniston, Alabama. Penned on verso of penny postcard, not postmarked, self-addressed by Pitts. read more...Sale Price $1,280.00
$1,600.00
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GERRY COONEY. ALS: "Gerald Cooney", 1p, 6¼x9. No place, no date. To Robert & Friends. In full: "Thanks for the note. I've watched that fight and every time I'd say I'm going to win tonight. Well I have great memorys (sic) that night in 82. Hope you do too. Love to you all. read more...Sale Price $170.00
$200.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT. ALS: "Jas J Corbett", 1 p, 5x6¼. Hotel Palliser, Calgary, Alberta, no date. To Kendrick. In part: "I will do what I can for your wife Clara but you know it's a hard job. However I will go after Sennett when I am out there. read more...Sale Price $2,080.00
$2,600.00
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Heavyweight boxer James J. Corbett wrote this letter on his wife's stationery in 1924 to arrange a meeting in Boston. He added a note: "Please dont [sic] have me speak at dinner". Bound in a red leather 5¼x6¾ folder with gold-colored lettering. read more...Sale Price $1,440.00
$1,800.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT. ALS: "Jim Corbett" in pencil, 1½p, 5¼x6½. Bayside, N.Y., no date. To Bill. In full: "So glad to hear from you but of course sorry you are so ill. We are just a couple of old stiffs and glad to be alive. Hope we are up and around soon Bill. read more...Sale Price $1,120.00
$1,400.00
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JAMES J. CORBETT World Heavyweight Champion, 1892-1897. ALS: "Jim Corbett", 1p, 6½x5½. Bayside, N.Y., 1927 November 6. To Chisholm. In full: "Enclosed find the pictures. read more...Sale Price $1,440.00
$1,800.00
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CLEVELAND CORDER The professional boxer signs this letter to a fan mentioning that he and his family help the local rescue mission Autograph letter signed: “Cleveland Corder” in blue ink. 5¼x6¾. read more...Sale Price $170.00
$200.00
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TONY DANZA Tony Danza sends an autographed letter to Phyllis Diller. Autograph Letter Signed: "Tony" on verso, 2 pages, 6¼x4¼. Santa Clarita, California, 2003 September 15. On note card imprinted with his name to comedienne and actress Phyllis Diller. read more...Sale Price $187.00
$220.00
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JACK DEMPSEY Jack Dempsey writes to Charles Edison, son of inventor Thomas A. Edison about the type of music that he enjoys. Typed Letter Signed: "Jack Dempsey", 1p, 8¼x10½. New Bismarck Hotel, Chicago, no date. To Charles Edison, son of inventor Thomas A. read more...Sale Price $500.00
$625.00
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JACK DEMPSEY Jack Dempsey writes about what he considers a Conservative and a Liberal. Typed Letter Signed: "Jack Dempsey", 1p, 8½x11. Pictorial Jack Dempsey's Restaurant stationery, New York City, 1937 January 4. To Mr. J.A. Blomgren, Minneapolis, Minn. read more...Sale Price $500.00
$625.00
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JACK DEMPSEY Jack Dempsey writes a letter of apology for not making the lunch date as promised. Typed Letter Signed: "Jack Dempsey", 1p, 5¼x6¾ attached to paper of the same size. On his personal stationery, Adelphia Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1932 October 5. To Mr. read more...Sale Price $500.00
$625.00
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ANGELO DUNDEE Muhammad Ali's manager writes a letter responding to a request for a photograph saying "who the heck would want one of me" Typed Letter signed: "Angelo Dundee", 1 page, 8½x11. Miami Beach, California, 1976 March 1976. On personal letterhead to Dear Jim. read more...Sale Price $374.00
$440.00
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NAT FLEISCHER. TLS: "Nat Fleischer", 1p, 8x10. New York, 1928 January 31. Letterhead of "The Ring/America's Foremost Boxing Magazine". To J. Austen Shay, Lebanon, Pa. read more...Sale Price $153.00
$180.00
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DON KING The charismatic boxing promoter writes a letter responding to a fan's request for a picture, he adds "Keep punching and don't forget Roberto vs. Sugar Ray Leonard on November 25th". Typed Letter signed: "Don King", 1 page, 8½x11. New York, New York, 1980 November 2. On personal letterhead to Mr. read more...Sale Price $238.00
$280.00
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TOMMY LOUGHRAN. ALS: "Your Pal/Tommy Loughran", 2p, 6¼x7¼. No place, 1974 August 6. To Chas. In part: "Its (sic) been 18 mos. since I left the AC [Athletic Club] read more...Sale Price $306.00
$360.00
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TOMMY LOUGHRAN World Light Heavyweight Champion, 1927-1929. ALS: "Tommy Loughran", 1p, 5½x7¼. New York Athletic Club, New York, 1964 October 10. To "Cl & Ch". In full: "Once again, you did the nicest thing ever. We delighted ourselves in viewing the picture. read more...Sale Price $289.00
$340.00
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RAY "BOOM BOOM" MANCINI Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini writes a letter to a fan about a picture that was sent to him. Autograph Letter Signed: "Ray", 1p, 5½x8½. No place, no date. On his "Boom Boom & Co." letterhead to Robert. In full: "Thank you for your request. read more...Sale Price $153.00
$180.00
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ROCKY MARCIANO. Scarce ALS: "Rocky" as World Heavyweight Champion, 2p, 8x10½, front and verso. On stationery of The Grossinger Hotel & Country Club, Grossinger, N.Y. No date, but probably summer of 1954. To his wife, Barbara. read more...Sale Price $2,080.00
$2,600.00
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ROCKY MARCIANO. TLS: "Rocky Marciano", 1p, 8½x11. South Miami, Florida, 1958 January 27. To Don S. Cory, Assistant Manager, Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco, enclosing an read more...Sale Price $1,280.00
$1,600.00
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ARCHIE MOORE The former World Light Heavyweight Champion sends a letter to a Mr. Wiggins saying "would you like to join me in a venture, that would help you, me and many others." Autograph Letter signed: "Archie Moore", 1 page, 8½x11. San Diego, California, 1985 December 18. read more...Sale Price $357.00
$420.00
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ORLANDO "FATAI" PASO Nigerian boxer poses in boxing stances, signs name and country twice Autograph letter on photograph signed twice: "Orlando Paso/ Nigeria" in green/blue ink. B/w, 3½x5½. February 23, 1965. In full: "Tones of luck and/ best wishes to Norma Jones. read more...Sale Price $170.00
$200.00
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PAT PATRICK South African boxer poses in boxing stance, signs photograph twice in black ink Autograph letter on photograph signed twice: "Pat" and "Pat Patrick" in black ink. Letter written on verso of 3½x5 b/w photograph. April 27, 1952. read more...Sale Price $238.00
$280.00
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FLOYD PATTERSON Floyd Patterson writes a letter to fan from Sweden apologizing for him being late in his response. Autograph Letter Signed: "Floyd Patterson" twice on verso of 5¾x4 postcard. Ronneby, Sweden, 1968 September 10. Addressed by Patterson to Miss Stella K. read more...Sale Price $204.00
$240.00
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FLOYD PATTERSON Floyd Patterson writes to a fan that he will gladly sign a pair of boxing gloves if they are sent with a self-addressed box or envelope to send back in. He will not charge for the signature. Autograph Letter Signed: "Floyd", 1p, 8½x11. New Paltz, New York, 1990 January 12. read more...Sale Price $255.00
$300.00
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FLOYD PATTERSON Boxer Floyd Patterson gives tips on how to prepare for a fight. Typed Letter Signed: "Floyd Patterson", 1p, 6x9¾. New York, 1960 November 4. To Chip O'Reilly, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. The World Heavyweight Champion gives "a few tips on getting ready for a match" read more...Sale Price $204.00
$240.00
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VINNY "PAZMANIAN DEVIL, VINNY PAZ" PAZIENZA He tells a fan he'll win a 50th fight and then retire from the ring. Autograph Letter signed: "Vinny", 1p, 5½x8½. No place, no date. On personal letterhead to "Yo John". In full: "Thanx pal. read more...Sale Price $170.00
$200.00
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MAX SCHMELING The professional boxer and World Heavyweight Champion in 1930 signs this printed card in German, in black felt tip Printed Letter Signed In Ink: "Max Schmeling" in black felt tip. 7x4½. read more...Sale Price $272.00
$320.00
