Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 10x7" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.In this action-packed photograph, Pat McMurtry, a local heavyweight, is portrayed in a boxing match against Ezzard Charles, a former world heavyweight champion, in Tacoma, Washington, on July 11, 1956. McMurtry is shown delivering a powerful right to Charles’ jaw, capturing the intensity and drama of the moment.The match between McMurtry and Charles was a significant event as it featured two prominent figures in the boxing world. Ezzard Charles, known for his skills and past championship status, was a formidable opponent, while McMurtry was rising in the ranks. This fight added to the legacy and history of boxing in the mid-20th century.Text present on photo:(SEE) TACOMA, Wash., July 11 -- WHOOP -- Pat McMurtry, local heavyweight connects with a right to jaw of Ezzard Charles, former world heavyweight champion, in the third of 10 roundsemifinal fight here tonight. Stunned after receiving the blow, Charles managed to stay on his feet as McMurtry won by unanimous decision. (AP WIREPHOTO)JUL 1 6 1956- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
Price: 37 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-03T08:39:08.000Z
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: 1956, boxing, heavyweight, Tacoma, Washington, action
Theme: sports, people, history, events & festivals
Featured Person/Artist: Pat McMurtry, Ezzard Charles
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1956
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 10x7 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
