Description: ITEM: WWII US Navy Boxers c. 1944 Pensacola Air Base Photo this was originally from the Vern Woodward estate--here are a few of his accomplishments:1936, 1937 Competed at UW in heavyweight division; won All-University title1938-1956 Mentored youth through "Little Badger Boxers" program designed to teach self-defense, self-discipline, and self-worth1947-1958 Appointed Assistant Boxing Coach at UW1948-1960 Appointed Assistant Boxing Coach and trainer of the US Olympic Boxing Team1952, 1954 Appointed Assistant Coach and trainer of NCAA Boxing Team which competed in Olympic Final trials1952 Elected President of National Intercollegiate Boxing Coaches Association1954 Appointed Coach of US Air Force team which won six of ten championships in first world-wide inter-service tournament1958 Appointed Head Boxing Coach at UWAs Head Coach team won 8 NCAA titles and 36 individual titles1958 Appointed member of Olympic Boxing Rules Committee1959 Director of UW Pan-American Boxing Trial finals1959 President of Intercollegiate Boxing Coaches Association1960 Elected Secretary of US Olympic Boxing Committee1963 Appointed Head Boxing Coach for US Pan-America team1969 Appointed Chairman, National AAU Junior Olympic Boxing Committee and member of the National AAU Boxing Committee1973 AAU International Boxing Committee1973 Selected as one of Wisconsin's Best Heavyweight Boxers1975 Again appointed as Head Boxing Coach for US Pan-American team1975 Named "Man of the Year" by Wisconsin Association of Boxing Officials and Coaches1981 Named to the UW River Falls Athletic Hall of Fame lettering in five sports - boxing, football, basketball, baseball, swimming1988 Named to the National AAU Boxing Hall of Fame SIZE: 8x10 inches CONDITION: some wear around edges, curled on edges, some staining on back, as seen GUARANTEE: we offer a 30 day money back guarantee on any item as long as it is received back in original condition SHIPPING: calculated shipping via USPS, FedEx or UPS within the United States. Included is handling fees for packaging materials, and insurance depending on value. International shipping is extra. Local pickup is possible with advanced payment. WE DO NOT CLOSE AUCTIONS EARLY!! so bid on our auctions with confidence until the very end JONAH'S ONLINE SALES: selling on eBay since 2001
Price: 10 USD
Location: Verona, Wisconsin
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Restocking Fee: No
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
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Type: Photograph
Year of Production: 1944
Size: 8 x 10 in
Image Color: Black & White
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Navy
Vintage: Yes
