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Zivcic, known to boxing fans as fritzie zivic, the croat comet, was an american boxer who held the world welterweight championship from. But, he could also be extremely rough, an expert in guerilla warfare, and use his head, elbows, forearms, knees and thumbs although he denied using his thumbs. The cards are sometimes seen in connected, perforated pairs. International boxing hall of fame official record book, 2006. Fritzie baer was one of the most influential figures in motorcycling during the 1940s through the 1960s. Auction multisigned yogi berra 16x20 photo signed by 51. Fritzie zivic referee george walsh also pictured date march 5, 1943 at madison square garden, new york city. Autographs, autogramme, autographen by thomas staedeli autograph. Jack zivic 19031973, american boxer who competed in the 1920 summer olympics. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Awardwinning sports journalist roy mchugh covered boxing in pittsburgh from 1947 until his retirement in 1983. But even the local sportwriters opined that zivic was the beneficiary of generous scoring in his hometown. Helen zivic passed away in pittsburgh, pennsylvania.
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Fritzie zivic cut signature world welterweight boxing. Only the world welterweight title remained, and henry successfully defended that crown 19 times before losing it to fritzie zivic on a 15round decision in new yorks famed madison square garden by unanimous decision on october 4, 1940. Fritzie zivic signed autographed 8x10 vintage boxing photograph photo gai coa. The card backs contain numbers, ranging from 1 to 101. The book has been autographed on the title page by jerzy kosinkiboth book and autograph are in very good condition. Fritzie zivic, nicknamed the croat comet, welterweight world boxing champion in 19391940.
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Fritzie zivic 191984 lawrenceville historical society. Several books were written about his life below is the front page of one of them, timpav. Peter zivic 19011987, american boxer who competed in the 1920 summer olympics. Zivcic, known to boxing fans as fritzie zivic, the croat comet, was an american boxer who held the world welterweight championship from october 4, 1940, until july 29, 1941. This is from my fathers autograph book from the 1930s. If it fails to pass authentication at any time, return it for a full. Fritzie zivic may 8, 19 in pittsburgh, united states may 16, 1984, born as ferdinand henry john zivcich croatian. Whether selling your collection or seeking to buy an important piece of sports history, we invite you to experience the best team in all of sports memorabilia. Zivic was inducted into the boxing hall of fame in 1993.
Resilient, clever and hard to hit, he lacked power and decided to make up for it with an unequaled skill for butting, gouging, lacing, elbowing, kneeing, choking and any other wicked act he. Vintage boxing press, wire, promotional, professional, publicity or studio photograph. Charley burley and the black murderers row was written with the cooperation of charleys family and friends. Zivic helen stokan peacefully at the age of 96 in san francisco, where she lived with her daughter jan zivic for the past five years. With 233 lifetimerecorded bouts, he was also among the busiest. Original 8 x 10 photo which features a number of small photos of welter middleweight fighters from 1880 1926. Austrianborn violinist and composer 18751962, one of the top performers of his time.
A elvis 1977 tour jacket from ginger alden was sold at this auction. The 1951 topps ringside boxing card set contains 96 cards, each measuring 2 116 by 2 1516. Fritzie zivic signed 11 x 14 photo boxing autographed. Before i checked out the charley burley book, i visualized it to be another life story of a great fighter whose name i became familiar with during the days when i was getting my feet wet in boxing.
Photo is autographed by both fighters and is in very good condition but does have some minor creasing, as pictured. The 1948 leaf boxing card set consists of 50 cards, each measuring 2 38 by 2 78. Funeral home services for helen are being provided by l. Photo is signed by henry armstrong, fritzie zivic and pete latzo. Zivic and lamotta were signed right away for a rematch. Winner to receive this gorgeous rare fritzie zivic beau jack dual signed original photograph jsa coa boxing auto feel free to message with any. This article is within the scope of wikiproject pittsburgh, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of pittsburgh and its metropolitan area on wikipedia. Aug 23, 20 the lamotta fights left both fighters bloodied and bruised. Fought highprofile nontitle bout next against al bummy davis in november 1940 in new york, resulting in one of the dirtiest fights of alltime oc. Please call your local store to check instore availability before heading there. Zivic won only once against lamotta on july 12, 1943 at forbes field.
Between 1937 and 1938, henry armstrong was the greatest fighter ever. Armstrong, fritzie zivic and pete latzo autographed photo item auarm1. Welterweight champion after beating henry armstrong. A lifelong resident of pittsburgh, helen was the wife of. This item may be discontinued or not carried in your nearest store. Fritzie saintoiry overview fritzie saintoiry is currently associated with one company, according to public records. When pittsburgh was a fight town combines his memories from his time on the boxing beat with the wonderful stories imparted to him by the numerous fighters he spent time with. More than 70 years after he last held a championship title, is still seen by boxing professionals as one of the greatest pugilists of all time, and the only fighter to have held. I want to take a moment and explain how this teenager got the autographs 20 celebrities in all that were in this book, all of which are being offered in separate auctions here on ebay right now. For more than forty years i have collected original signatures of personalities around the world. Fritzie zivic boxing welterweight champ invited by famous inventor.
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The bronx bull beat a long list of terrific fighters, including one of the greatest of all middleweights, ray robinson. Get free delivery at overstock your online fashion bedding store. Buy 1948 leaf boxing cards, sell 1948 leaf boxing cards. Zivcic, was an american boxer who held the world welterweight championship from october 4, 1940, until july 29, 1941. Lieut stanley, also known as stanley weston, when he served in world war ii. Considered the premier of all boxing sets, the 1951 ringside cards were issued in two 48 card series with the 2nd series being a more difficult to find. Sullivan on cover and feature story the real life of the king of the ring, the best life story of. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see a list of open tasks. The autograph comes with a certificate of authenticity. Fritzie zivic born as ferdinand henry john zivcich croatian. Thumbed davis and hit him on the break in the opening round, causing davis to. At centre of the ring referee red robinson gave the fighters their final instructions. Use appropriate questions to ask staff for autographs. In all, zivic met seven future hall of famers and nine world.
The fight was even on two cards going into the final round, which zivic won handily to take the title oc. It was cut from the terrycloth robe worn by world lightweight champion beau jack in three 1943 fights fritzie zivic, henery armstrong and bobby ruffin. Dec 27, 2019 fritz kreisler, portrait photo kreisler with violin. He won 27 fights in 1937 with 26 kos and then won 14. Circa 1936 new york yankees signed autograph book with. Armstrong henry armstrong, fritzie zivic and pete latzo.
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