Jimmy Braddock and Joe Gould Signed Portrait, 1935

Signed and inscribed in black ink: "To Marek Schmitt a real swell fellow and great friend, wishes Jimmy Braddock, 9/7/35" and also, "Must say that I will always be glad to tell people I am your friend, Joe Gould, 9/7/35"

Very Good Condition, with two horizontal fold marks
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In 1935 Braddock, known as 'The Cinderella Man', upset undefeated heavyweight champion Max Baer. He was managed by Gould, who helped Braddock mount the comeback against Baer.
 
 
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