January 23rd Rare Autographs, Sports, Books and Photography
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Vintage bold pencil signature, "Joe Louis,” on an off-white 2.25"x 4" New Jersey-New York Transit card. In fine condition.
Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981), known professionally as Joe Louis, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Nicknamed the "Brown Bomber", Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 26 championship fights.
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