1936 Press Photo Heavyweight Joe Louis arrives in New York for Jack Sharkey Bout

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1936 Vintage Press Photo by ASSOCIATED PRESS.New York.Joe Louis "Brown Bomber" who proved camera shy after his surprise defeat by Max Schmeling, feels better now. Here is the way he looked arriving in New York today to start training in earnest for his but with Jack Sharkey in Yankee Stadium Aug. 18.Joseph Louis Barrow was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed "the Brown Bomber", Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 until his temporary retirement in 1949.Photo is Dated: August 4, 1936.THIS IS AN AUTHENTIC PHOTO, NOT A COPY OR SCANS.Photo Measures Approximately: 5.5 x 8.25 Inches.THERE ARE FEW MINOR CREASE MARKINGS.Part Number: AAA60343ALL items are more than likely going to have condition wear (small creases, corner wear, etc...) due to age and touching. These photos were meant to be handled and were by the newspapers and other media outlets before we purchased them.MOREINFORMATION:-Theremight be small smudges that should be able to be removed. -Sometimesthe markings on the back of the photos can be seen through the front,it just depends on the thickness of the photo and how dark the inkis.-Everythingshown on the Front/Back of the photo is included.Ourcompany purchases Authentic Photograph read more

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