Sensational Sammy Harris. Akron's Lightweight Contender.
Akron, Ohio: circa 1930.
Price: $250.00
About the item
Broadside printed in red and black, illustrated with photo of Harris. 13 x 9 inches. Folds, minor foxing.
Item #323435
Advertises the 19-year-old African American fighter under the management of Harry "Ping" Auber as available for cards, with an impressive 62-3 records, with 20 by way of knockout. Tragically, in a fight against Mickey Duris in March 1931 Harris was unable to come out in the tenth round, slipped into a coma and died from injuries sustained in the fight.
