1880's Jacob Reed's Sons "Ye Great Men of Ye Day" - John L. Sullivan. I love this card, the image of Sullivan turned around checking his fist, spit bucket and a bottle of beer on the ground.
This is my favorite photo of the great John L. Sullivan, he looks so normal, like a common man waiting for a ride to work on a Monday morning, you would never know he was a bare-knuckle badass, world heavyweight champion for ten years, one of the greatest gladiators the ring has ever known.
Picked up this awesome type 1 original photo of Ceferino Garcia, the Filipino welterweight/middleweight champion of the 1930s. It's a wicked image of Garcia standing on the roots of a tree, hacking away at it. No doubt it helped him to develop his murderous punching power. Chopping trees is a highly effective, old-school training method for developing punching power. It builds the explosive core rotation, fast-twitch muscle fibers, and the upper-back and shoulder endurance that form the foundation of a devastating punch. The power is generated through a kinetic chain that starts in the legs, rotates through the core, and snaps into the target. Chopping trees replicates this exact sequence by forcing you to brace your core, rotate your torso, and drive your arms downward explosively. The swinging motion forces the obliques and abdominals to fire rapidly, training the exact muscles responsible for the rotational torque of a hook or cross. The explosive strike of the axe trains your muscles to generate maximum force instantly, which translates to a faster, sharper punch. Chopping heavily engages the lats, traps, and shoulders, providing the muscular support required to withstand the impact of throwing heavy punches. The number of big names on Ceferino Garcia’s ledger is truly astounding. Henry Armstrong, Barney Ross, Young Corbett III, Freddie Steele, Fred Apostoli, Ken Overlin, Lloyd Marshall, Billy Soose, Aaron Wade, Anton Christoforidis, Kid Azteca, Steve Belloise, California Jackie Wilson, Young Peter Jackson, and Baby Joe Gans were the cream of the crop between welterweight and middleweight during the 1930s and 1940s. Garcia faced them all, several of them multiple times, and most are in the Hall of Fame, and yet he is not. Garcia won more recorded fights (121) than any other Filipino champion. As hard as it is to believe, when heavyweight legend Joe Louis was at his bone-crushing peak, some considered Garcia “the most murderous hitter in the game.” Henry Armstrong said the Filipino phenom was the hardest puncher he ever faced. “I saw whole curtains of live flame and my head seemed to float into the air and bob up and down like a fishing cork,” Armstrong said of enduring a Garcia uppercut. Garcia lost to Armstrong in their first match in 1938 and held him to a draw in their 1940 rematch. He fought Barney Ross on three occasions, giving him hell in their 1937 welterweight title fight. On October 2, 1939, fourteen years into his career, Garcia scored a seventh round knockout over Hall of Famer Fred Apostoli to become the only Asian born middleweight champion of the world in history. Though he was inducted into The Ring Hall of Fame, and the World Boxing Hall of Fame, both are now defunct, and he has yet to be enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame though, clearly, he more than deserves the honor.
Right, but climate change and global warming are just a hoax. Just imagine how bad it's going to be in a few more decades when we keep pumping that crap into the atmosphere.
James Braddock was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1935 to 1937. Nicknamed the "Cinderella Man," he is famous for his incredible rags-to-riches story, rising from poverty and near-starvation during the Great Depression to shock the world and win the heavyweight title. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Braddock showed great promise as a professional fighter in the 1920s. However, following a loss for the light-heavyweight title in 1929 and the onset of the Great Depression, his career suffered a drastic downturn. Plagued by injuries, particularly to his right hand, Braddock struggled to find fights and was forced to retire in 1933. Destitute, he worked grueling shifts as a longshoreman on the docks and had to rely on government welfare to feed his family. In 1934, given a sudden opportunity as a replacement fighter, Braddock mounted an improbable return to the ring, stringing together a series of upset victories. His relentless work ethic and resilience earned him a shot at the Heavyweight Championship against the formidable Max Baer on June 13, 1935. Entering as a massive 10-to-1 underdog, Braddock fought a brilliantly tactical match to win a 15-round unanimous decision, securing one of the greatest upsets in boxing history. Braddock held the championship until 1937, when he lost it to the legendary Joe Louis. He fought one final match in 1938, retiring with a career record of 51 wins (26 by knockout) in 86 bouts. Following his retirement, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later worked as a contractor, helping build the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001. His inspiring life story was adapted into the 2005 film Cinderella Man, which starred Russell Crowe. He was a versatile, crafty counterpuncher with a reputation for his spoiling tactics and an iron chin. He utilized tight, snapping jabs, looping but short crosses, and a powerful right hand to outmaneuver and frustrate his opponents. Legendary fighter. This is the 1930 Amalgamated Press - Champion the Sports Wallet - Jim Braddock.
This is Braddock's earliest card, his rookie card, and it's a beast, very rare as well. 1928 Exhibit Supply Company - Double Sided - James Braddock/Bushey Graham.
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2021 Super Products -Pieces of the Past - Handwritten Document - John L. Sullivan.
1882 E.B. Duval - Ye Jolly Miller - Sullivan. This is an awesome card, with the blood spraying from the guy's nose.
This is a really rare 1882 E.B. Duval, notice the "Bet. G&H" advertisement stamp on the front of the card.
1880's Jacob Reed's Sons "Ye Great Men of Ye Day" - John L. Sullivan. I love this card, the image of Sullivan turned around checking his fist, spit bucket and a bottle of beer on the ground.
Another cool Sullivan item, 1950s Lion Match Co. - Names to Remember Matchbooks - John L. Sullivan.
1946 Kid Herman - Black - John L. Sullivan.
1924 V137 Willard's Chocolates - John L. Sullivan.
1915 Cope Bros. & Co. - John L. Sullivan.
1888 Duke's Cigarettes - History of Poor Boys - John L. Sullivan.
I guess that about does it for the John L. Sullivan cards. This is an awesome image of Sullivan posing in his later years.
This is my favorite photo of the great John L. Sullivan, he looks so normal, like a common man waiting for a ride to work on a Monday morning, you would never know he was a bare-knuckle badass, world heavyweight champion for ten years, one of the greatest gladiators the ring has ever known.
Sullivan's autobiography.
Picked up this awesome type 1 original photo of Ceferino Garcia, the Filipino welterweight/middleweight champion of the 1930s. It's a wicked image of Garcia standing on the roots of a tree, hacking away at it. No doubt it helped him to develop his murderous punching power. Chopping trees is a highly effective, old-school training method for developing punching power. It builds the explosive core rotation, fast-twitch muscle fibers, and the upper-back and shoulder endurance that form the foundation of a devastating punch. The power is generated through a kinetic chain that starts in the legs, rotates through the core, and snaps into the target. Chopping trees replicates this exact sequence by forcing you to brace your core, rotate your torso, and drive your arms downward explosively. The swinging motion forces the obliques and abdominals to fire rapidly, training the exact muscles responsible for the rotational torque of a hook or cross. The explosive strike of the axe trains your muscles to generate maximum force instantly, which translates to a faster, sharper punch. Chopping heavily engages the lats, traps, and shoulders, providing the muscular support required to withstand the impact of throwing heavy punches. The number of big names on Ceferino Garcia’s ledger is truly astounding. Henry Armstrong, Barney Ross, Young Corbett III, Freddie Steele, Fred Apostoli, Ken Overlin, Lloyd Marshall, Billy Soose, Aaron Wade, Anton Christoforidis, Kid Azteca, Steve Belloise, California Jackie Wilson, Young Peter Jackson, and Baby Joe Gans were the cream of the crop between welterweight and middleweight during the 1930s and 1940s. Garcia faced them all, several of them multiple times, and most are in the Hall of Fame, and yet he is not. Garcia won more recorded fights (121) than any other Filipino champion. As hard as it is to believe, when heavyweight legend Joe Louis was at his bone-crushing peak, some considered Garcia “the most murderous hitter in the game.” Henry Armstrong said the Filipino phenom was the hardest puncher he ever faced. “I saw whole curtains of live flame and my head seemed to float into the air and bob up and down like a fishing cork,” Armstrong said of enduring a Garcia uppercut. Garcia lost to Armstrong in their first match in 1938 and held him to a draw in their 1940 rematch. He fought Barney Ross on three occasions, giving him hell in their 1937 welterweight title fight. On October 2, 1939, fourteen years into his career, Garcia scored a seventh round knockout over Hall of Famer Fred Apostoli to become the only Asian born middleweight champion of the world in history. Though he was inducted into The Ring Hall of Fame, and the World Boxing Hall of Fame, both are now defunct, and he has yet to be enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame though, clearly, he more than deserves the honor.
Right, but climate change and global warming are just a hoax. Just imagine how bad it's going to be in a few more decades when we keep pumping that crap into the atmosphere.
James Braddock was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1935 to 1937. Nicknamed the "Cinderella Man," he is famous for his incredible rags-to-riches story, rising from poverty and near-starvation during the Great Depression to shock the world and win the heavyweight title. Born in New York City and raised in New Jersey, Braddock showed great promise as a professional fighter in the 1920s. However, following a loss for the light-heavyweight title in 1929 and the onset of the Great Depression, his career suffered a drastic downturn. Plagued by injuries, particularly to his right hand, Braddock struggled to find fights and was forced to retire in 1933. Destitute, he worked grueling shifts as a longshoreman on the docks and had to rely on government welfare to feed his family. In 1934, given a sudden opportunity as a replacement fighter, Braddock mounted an improbable return to the ring, stringing together a series of upset victories. His relentless work ethic and resilience earned him a shot at the Heavyweight Championship against the formidable Max Baer on June 13, 1935. Entering as a massive 10-to-1 underdog, Braddock fought a brilliantly tactical match to win a 15-round unanimous decision, securing one of the greatest upsets in boxing history. Braddock held the championship until 1937, when he lost it to the legendary Joe Louis. He fought one final match in 1938, retiring with a career record of 51 wins (26 by knockout) in 86 bouts. Following his retirement, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later worked as a contractor, helping build the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in New York. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2001. His inspiring life story was adapted into the 2005 film Cinderella Man, which starred Russell Crowe. He was a versatile, crafty counterpuncher with a reputation for his spoiling tactics and an iron chin. He utilized tight, snapping jabs, looping but short crosses, and a powerful right hand to outmaneuver and frustrate his opponents. Legendary fighter. This is the 1930 Amalgamated Press - Champion the Sports Wallet - Jim Braddock.
1935 Amalgamated Press - The Champion Album of Record Breakers - J. Braddock.
1935 Godfrey Phillips LTD. - In the Public Eye - James Braddock.
This is Braddock's earliest card, his rookie card, and it's a beast, very rare as well. 1928 Exhibit Supply Company - Double Sided - James Braddock/Bushey Graham.
1946 Propagandas Montiel - James Braddock.