Gene Tunney Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GENE TUNNEY
Born: May 25, 1897 in New York City, New York
Died: November 07, 1978 in Greenwich, Connecticut
Biography
Gene Tunney (1897-1978), captured the world heavyweight boxing crown by defeating Jack Dempsey in a unanimous 10-round decision (1926), won a 10-round rematch after coming back from a controversial long count (1927), picked up one more easy purse and then retired (1928). The highly literate and articulate Tunney served on the boards of several corporations. During World War II, he was director of athletics and fitness for the U.S. Navy. His son John was a Senator from California (1971-1977).
1948-You-Were-Meant-for-Me (Other), 1951-World's-Middleweight-Championship:-Sugar-Ray-Robinson-vs.-Randy (in person), 1927-The-Official-Motion-Pictures-of-the-Heavyweight-Boxing-Contest (in person), 1997-Sports-on-the-Silver-Screen (Other), 1954-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 2008-Tyson (Other), 1950-The-Golden-Twenties (Other), 1965-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1926-Jack-Dempsey-vs.-Gene-Tunney (in person), 2000-Kings-of-the-Ring:-Four-Legends-of-Heavyweight-Boxing (Other), 1999-The-Sweet-Science (Other), 1976-ABC's-Wide-World-of-Sports (Other), 1930-Young-Man-of-Manhattan (Other), 1963-Der-Sport-Spiegel (in person), 1924-On-Guard (in person), 1926-The-Fighting-Marine (Performer), 1963-Heavyweight-Elimination-Contest:-Cassius-Clay-vs.-Doug-Jones (in person), 1954-The-Big-Fight:-Jack-Sharkey-vs.-Primo-Carnera (in person), 1996-The-Roaring-Twenties (Other)
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GENE TUNNEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 72330Gene Tunney signature on a 5x3 card displays the name "Gene Tunney" in pencil. Notes in an unknown hand appear on the verso. Tunney, a World Heavyweight Champion, gained fame by defeating Jack Dempsey in 1926 and retiring in 1928.Sale Price $150.00
$200.00
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GENE TUNNEY - AUTOGRAPH CIRCA 1928 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 171568Autographed letter signed by Gene Tunney, sent in 1928 following his retirement from boxing. The letter, addressed to Gladys Calvert, congratulates Tunney on his recent victory against Tom Heeney, marking his last fight.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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GENE TUNNEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290072Photograph of Gene Tunney, dressed for the board room, inscribed and signed "For Tom Brock -/with every good wish/Gene Tunney". Tunney, a former world heavyweight boxing champion, also served as a director of athletics during World War II.
Price: $500.00
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GENE TUNNEY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/22/1931 - HFSID 51260Document conferring Power of Attorney signed by "James J. Tunney" on January 22, 1931, in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Tunney designates Harry A. Hawkins as his attorney for managing real estate. Rare legal signature noted.
Sale Price $795.00
$950.00
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GENE TUNNEY - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED 06/23/1936 - HFSID 56797Hand-cut silhouette signed and dated by Gene Tunney, with the inscription "Gene Tunney/June 23, 1936" on a 3x5 card. The artist, Betty Kaufman, adds an ink note on the verso, providing context about the silhouette.
Price: $300.00
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GENE TUNNEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/04/1934 - HFSID 27909Typed letter signed: "Gene Tunney", dated January 4, 1934, on personal letterhead, addressed to C. B. Whittelsey. Tunney declines an invitation due to travel plans, expressing good wishes for the New Year.
Price: $300.00
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GENE TUNNEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/09/1956 - HFSID 52266Typed letter signed by Gene Tunney expresses concerns about American youth's physical fitness and suggests compulsory physical education. Accompanied by an unsigned manuscript, it discusses fitness initiatives. Both items relate to an article in Look magazine.
Price: $400.00
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GENE TUNNEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/04/1941 - HFSID 264411Typed letter signed: "Gene", dated August 4, 1941, from Gene Tunney to Robert Gros, discussing his tour promoting physical fitness. The letter is on letterhead from The American Distilling Company, with a horizontal fold touching the signature.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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GENE TUNNEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/10/1941 - HFSID 82308Letter signed by Gene Tunney, written on October 10, 1941, from the U.S. Navy Recruiting Station to Mr. G. Lyn Sumner. In the letter, Tunney expresses gratitude for a note and discusses the anticipated success of his book Arms for Living.
Price: $300.00
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GENE TUNNEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/06/1937 - HFSID 538Typed letter signed by Gene Tunney, dated December 6, 1937, on personal letterhead, informing Alison Kidder of a photograph being sent separately. The letter includes approval for using a specified paragraph in advertising for the Raleigh Room.
Price: $300.00
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GENE TUNNEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 12/28/1940 - HFSID 311582Typed letter signed: "Gene Tunney", dated December 28, 1940, expressing gratitude for a congratulatory note and apologizing for the note's construction. Tunney, a former heavyweight boxing champion, mentions using a stenographer for assistance in his correspondence.
Price: $380.00
