John L. Sullivan Signed Cabinet Card, circa 1890

Photo of John L. Sullivan stamped Frank Wendt, photo artist, Boonton, NJ, reverse signed "Compliments Of John L. Sullivan" 

Fine Condition, Minor Spotting And Age Wear
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Sullivan remains the most recognizable face of bare-knuckle boxing, an iron-jawed and granite-fisted force of nature who built an unbroken streak of over 450 professional victories before falling to James 'Gentleman Jim' Corbett in his final ring appearance in 1892.
  
 
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