Benny Leonard Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
BENNY LEONARD
Born: April 7, 1896 in New York City, New York
Died: April 18, 1947 in New York City, New York
Died: April 18, 1947 in New York City, New York
Biography
Benny Leonard (1896-1947), was World Lightweight Champion from 1917 to 1925, when he retired. Financially ruined by the Crash of 1929, he successfully returned to the ring in 1931 and 1932. Leonard suffered a fatal heart attack in New York's St. Nicholas Arena on April 18, 1947 while refereeing a fight. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
2004-Bud-Greenspan's-Reflections (Other), 1992-In-This-Corner...-Boxing's-Little-Giants (Other), 1920-The-Evil-Eye (Performer), 1925-The-Come-Back (Performer), 1925-The-Jazz-Fight (Performer), 1925-Soft-Muscles (Performer), 1925-Hitting-Hard (Performer), 1935-Broadway-Highlights-No.-2 (in person), 1983-Unknown-Chaplin (Other), 1925-The-Surprise-Fight (Performer), 1925-Breaking-In (Performer), 1924-Flying-Fists (Performer)
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BENNY LEONARD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 169632Benny Leonard signs an autograph note on an album leaf. Autograph note signed: "Hello/Arthur/always the best/Sincerely/Benny Leonard", 5½x4¼ album leaf. Benny Leonard (1896-1947) was World Lightweight Champion from 1917 to 1925, when he retired.Sale Price $450.00
$600.00
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BENNY LEONARD - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1937 - HFSID 923Benny Leonard signs an autograph note on a card. Autograph note signed: "To my Little Pal/George./Best wishes/Benny Leonard", 3½x2 card attached to 7¾x3 piece of paper (two surfaces).
Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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BENNY LEONARD - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 178328Small black and white publicity photograph of Benny Leonard looking to the right. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To my brother/Joey-Love/Benny Leonard". B/w, 5x7. Benny Leonard (1896-1947) was World Lightweight Champion from 1917 to 1925, when he retired.
Sale Price $510.00
$600.00
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BENNY LEONARD - BOXING GLOVES SIGNED - HFSID 354369Vintage pair of boxing gloves signed by Leonard. Boxing Gloves inscribed and signed: " 11/17/19 To My Friend / Harold Levy / From Benny Leonard". Brown ink. Inscription inside left glove.
Sale Price $3,187.50
$3,750.00
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BENNY LEONARD - INSCRIBED POST CARD SIGNED 02/08/1944 - HFSID 155197Benny Leonard sends a postcard with his signature in red crayon. Inscribed postcard signed: "For Freddie Welsh/Kindest regards/Benny Leonard", 5½x3¼ postcard with b/w 1¼x4¾ newspaper photograph attached at upper margin (two surfaces).
Sale Price $270.00
$300.00
