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Lot 124
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Lot Number: 124
Description: Collection of vintage boxing materials from Jim Jeffries' barn including boxing gloves. Interesting grouping of period boxing materials originally obtained from the Jim Jeffries Boxing Barn during the 1930s. The items were originally obtained by John Lynes who defeated Jeffries (by knockout) in an exhibition boxing match in 1938. Included in the lot is a vintage certificate noting that Lynes defeated Jeffries which has been signed by Jeffries; Handwritten letter by John Lynes as sent to "Friend Briggs" of York, PA with content documenting the gloves as having been obtained directly from Jeffries. He writes, "I asked James J.Jeffries for the set from his barn for you."; Original envelope addressed to Geo. Spangler from John Lynes; Pair of "Official Intercollegiate Conference" boxing gloves with "15" written in black ink inside (remnants of red mfg. labels); Red leather Spalding boxing glove (15 written in black ink on the interior); and a Rawlings leather boxing glove. Intact period grouping with exceptional provenance and autographed documentation. Includes LOA from JSA (autographs): Range VG-EX/MT
Estimated Price: ($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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