inscribed "Tex Rickard, New York City, Oct. 17th 1923" in ink on scrapbook paper mounted. In 1923 Rickard promoted the first boxing match Yankee Stadium and on September 14 presented the unforgettable Jack Dempsey vs. Luis Angel Firpo at the Polo Grounds. An uncommon signature from the premiere promoter of his time. Signature cut: 3 x 4 3/4 mounted on 3 1/2 x 5.
Property from the Maurice Medhurst Collection
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