Description: 1957 Press Photo Johnny Pierce catches red snapper & wins Destin Rodeo in FL This is an original press photo. Fish & Fishing - General. Hurlburt Field, Florida. The angling efforts of Staff Sergeant Johnny Pierce, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. Pierce, 2414 6th Avenue, Renton, Washington, have produced a whale of a fish story about a Red Snapper that turned out to be a "gold" fish. The Hurlburt Sergeant won a $1000 United States Savings Bond offered as Grand Prize in the Destin (Florida) Gulf Coast Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo, by landing a 32 pound 4 ounce Red Snapper. At that price, the Red Snapper represent a net retail value of thirty one dollars per pound. The Destin Rodeo is an annual fishing affair that attract deep sea fishing enthusiasts from all over the country. The small Gulf Coast city is fast becoming the deep sea fishing capitol of the world. Sergeant Pierce, the chief dispatcher for the 17th Bomb Wing's Transportation Squadron, entered the rodeo on the last day of the meet and walked off with top honors.Photo measures 8.25 x 10inches. Photo is dated 11-6-1957. Part Number: pio40650 Please look at the images below carefully to determine the condition of this vintage photograph, as it may not be in perfect condition. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us. A scanner may see a photograph differently than human eyes will, so it is possible that the actual photograph may be slightly darker or lighter in person. This vintage photograph is offered for sale as a collectible item and conveys no transfer of copyright. PHOTO FRONT PHOTO BACK Sell Smarter with Kyozou.Inventory and Ecommerce Management
Price: 13.99 USD
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-08-29T13:19:50.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return policy details:
Type: Photograph
Image Color: Black & White
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Features: Press Photograph
Signed: No
Year of Production: 1957
Dimensions (in.): 8.25 x 10 in.
Theme: Science
Vintage: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Material: Paper
SKU: pio40650
Image Orientation: Portrait
