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Your Price: $ 44.95
Item Number: 03100202
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We put together this January RING magazine featuring Henry Armstrong together with an original News Photo of Henry dated to the same time as the magazine. This would make a nice combination in a matted frame. Original Photo dated to the 1940's of Henrey Armstrong, Alias Homicide Hank, and Sports Editor for the New York Post Hugh Bradley. Henry Armstrong has a very impressive record and career. Henry was born on Dec. 12, 1912 in Columbus Mississippi and later calling home St. Louis Missouri. His professional career started on July 27, 1931 against Al Iovino and ended on Valentines day, 1945 to Chester Slider. Henry's Record was 151 wins in which 101 were from KO's, only 21 Lost fights and 9 Drawn. Total fights 181. Henery was a holder of 3 Championships in the Featherweight class, Lightweight class and Welterweight class. New York Times wrote this about his Jan. 24, 1940 fight,,,,, Henry Armstrong vs Pedro Montanez in New York City for World welterweight title. "For savagery and bruising fighting, virtually all of it displayed by the irrepressible Armstrong, this was a fight that has seldom been excelled. No welterweight, no man near Armstrong's inches or poundage could have survived the blistering firepower". Montanez was down for the first time in his career in the 4th. Down again at the end of the 8th, he had to be carried to his corner. The referee stopped the fight after 47 seconds of the 9th round. (New York Times). Henry passed away on October 22, 1988. This original photo measures 8 x 10 inches. A RARE photo of a real champ in his time. Top left hand corner has a small repair done, other than that the photo is in excellent condition. The magazine has some pages turned up in the corners, please scroll down to view all pictures. Overall condition is good. Again, this is a rare paired boxing collectible and would display nice together framed. |
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