Bob Hope Rare Early Autographed Letter '49 Jack Dempsey Air Force Assoc.

Description: Here is a rare early vintage original autographed letter by Bob Hope, from 1948, with great content, referencing the Air Force Association reunion in Madison Square Garden and his boxing exhibition with Jack Dempsey for the US Airforce charity. Video of their "match" can be found online. Small tear right fold, minor discoloration and staining, wear. Will ship worldwide. I always combine shipping on multiple orders. Leslie Townes "Bob" Hope (1903 – 2003) was a British-born American comedian, actor, entertainer and producer with a career that spanned nearly 80 years and achievements in vaudeville, network radio, television, and USO Tours. He appeared in more than 70 short and feature films, starring in 54. These included a series of seven Road to ... musical comedy films with long-time friend Bing Crosby as his partner. William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (1895 – 1983), nicknamed Kid Blackie and The Manassa Mauler, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. He pioneered the live broadcast of sporting events in general, and boxing matches in particular. Dempsey is ranked sixth on The Ring magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and fourth among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years.He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was in the previous Boxing Hall of Fame.

Price: 64.99 USD

Location: Marietta, Georgia

End Time: 2025-01-04T02:00:01.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD