Worlds light heavyweight champion, he was also a likely contender for joe louiss heavyweight crown. Lesnevich was born and raised in cliffside park, new jersey lesnevich turned pro in 1934 and in 1940 took on national boxing association world light heavyweight title holder billy conn, but lost a decision. Gus lesnevich autograph historyforsale item 274685. He was tragically killed in an aircraft accident, late 60s. A golden gloves intercity champion in 1934, gus lesnevich turned pro and had a 15year career 193449 that included seven years 194148 as light heavyweight champion. Gus lesnevich celebrity profile check out the latest gus lesnevich photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. May be slightly larger or smaller depending on cropping. Gustav george gus lesnevich february 22, 1915 february 28, 1964 was an american boxer. Gus lesnevich born 22nd feb 1915 is a former professional boxer from united states with a record of 60 wins, 14 losses, 5 draws. Solid wins over fred apostoli, ceferino garcia, gus lesnevich, vince dundee and babe risko. Subjects gus lesnevich modern later generation photo or print. In 1941 he took on anton christoforidis, winning the nba light heavyweight title by decision. Find highquality gus lesnevich stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Gus lesnevich signed 8x10 photograph article on back.
Braddock, to benbest wishes gus lesnevich and to benjersey joewalcott, 1 page, 7x11. New listing very nice boxer rocky marciano thick boxing poster signed artist winford galmon. Get the best deals on leaf autographed boxing trading cards when you shop the largest online selection at. Lelands is the original sports auction house and the premier appraisers and auctioneers in the hobby. Gus lesnevich is a american famous celebrity, who was born on 22 february, 1915 in cliffside park, new jersey, united states. Gus defeated such men as blackjack billy fox, tami mauriello, bob olin, alabama kid, jack marshall, joe kahut, freddie mills, melio bettina, jackie aldare, eddie kid whalen, ray actis, carmen.
Gus r lesnevich inc martinsburg, pa business information. See more ideas about british, empire and white city stadium. It is a short response to an idea my mom submitted, also have the nasa envelope. This is an open forum to discuss the origin, the meaning and the family stories of the surname gus. Gus r lesnevich inc malvern, pa business information. Old gus, who has knocked 58 opponents galleywest in 75 fights, climbed into the ring at londons white city stadium last week to meet britains clumsy, shaggy. Photo was taken at an event honoring mickey walker. Gusbooks fredericton, new brunswick bookstore facebook. Lesnevich was a tough and sturdy 59 guy who started out as a middleweight. To search our inventory of used, hardtofind and outofprint books, use the quick search or advanced search features on the left. Vintage 10 x 8 photo autographed by mickey walker, gus lesnevich, inga lesnevich, james j.
Leaf autographed boxing trading cards for sale ebay. Charles, ezzardgus lesnevich full ticket 1949 more information. Shop gus lesnevich signed 8x10 photograph article on back certified genuine autograph by psadna boxing signature and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. Find gus r lesnevich inc in martinsburg with address, phone number from yahoo us local. Boxing mickey walker, gus lesnevich, stanley poreda. Grissom, so i dont think it is an autopen signed letter. From 19441948, he fought the most brutal lineup in division history, with only a robbery loss to elmer ray spoiling a perfect record over nearly 30 fights. Frederick percival mills 26 june 1919 25 july 1965 was an english boxer, and the world.
Lesnevich was born and raised in cliffside park, new jersey lesnevich turned pro in 1934 and in 1939 took on world light heavyweight champion billy conn, but lost a decision. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back t. We also have thousands of titles not currently listed in our online inventory, so please feel free to. James braddock, lesnevich, ross signed autographed rocky. Charles also scored a trio of wins over joey maxim and beat lloyd marshall, jimmy bivins, and gus lesnevich, among others.
Mike tyson signed march 1991 full fight ticket vs ruddock slabbed. Gus r lesnevich inc in martinsburg gus r lesnevich inc. His first notable fight was against legendary champion freddie steele, who knocked him out in 2 rounds. During his career, he won the light heavyweight championship of the world. A printed 8vo menu for a luncheon hosted by jack solomons at isows restaurant and jack of clubs nightspot in london in honour of the former world champion boxers max baer, henry armstrong and gus lesnevich, 29th october 1958, signed to the inside by fifteen boxers including max baer world heavyweight champion 193435, henry armstrong.
Astors courtappointed lawyer, said in his report that. He was not fancy but was rugged and always ready, willing and able to mix it up. Lesnevich served in the united states coast guard from 1943 to 1945. If you were a boxing fan during the carefree and happy days that followed 1945, names like joe louis, lee oma, lou nova, sal bartolo, joe baksi, charlie burley, tami mauriello, manuel ortiz, gus lesnevich, willie pep, rocky graziano, tony zale, jersey. In 1941 he took on anton christoforidis, winning the title by decision. The argentines long reign and 14 straight title defenses mark him as one of the very best. Donovan the roosevelt that i know autographed book by mike. Due to his death in 1967 and popularity at the time, gus grissom has been the target of forgers for decades. Gus r lesnevich inc was founded in 1987, and is located at 270 lancaster ave ste i1 in malvern. Overall condition is very good but does have a crease on bottom left corner.
Three weeks after losing his fight against lesnevich, mills fought british. Lesnevich, a forensic handwriting examiner who was hired by mrs. George gus lesnevich feb 22 1915 nj feb 28, 1964 was an american boxer of russian polish descent. Gus lesnevich born 22nd feb 1915 is a former professional boxer from united states with a record of 60. Braddock, gus lesnevich and jersey joe walcott all three inscribe and sign a 1959 grossingers luncheon menu. Shop for gus lesnevich related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection.
I have a signed letter from gus grissom my mother received in 1962 and am wondering about its value. To browse by category, click on a category name in the list on the right. Using the daitchmokotoff soundex code we can obtain some variants of scripture of the same surname. Photo is signed by both fighters and is in very good condition with some light sporadic creasing. These are cataloged 2 ways, as 1948 topps magic photos or as r71427. Gus lesnevich 1948 topps magic photos hocus focus boxing. Lesnevich was born and raised in cliffside park, new jersey.
Gus lesnevich and khody detwiler are internationally recognized forensic document examiners with over 55 years of combined experience in the field. Make offer 2016 leaf sport kings clear mike tyson autograph auto on card. He subsequently signed professional terms with manager bob turner. Both your knowledge and the oral tradition of the origin and meaning of this surname will be helpful. Gus r lesnevich inc was founded in 1981, and is located at 1684 henrietta mtn rd in martinsburg. He died on february 28, 1964 in cliffside park, new jersey. Vintage 10 x 8 photo of gus lesnevich and jersey joe walcott receiving the edward j. Buy autographed gus lesnevich photo 8x10 jsa loa autographed boxing photos. Later that year he defended the title twice against tami mauriello, winning both decisions to become.
Later that year he defended the title twice against tami mauriello, winning both decisions to become the. Autographed gus lesnevich photo authentic 8x10 article. 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. Though an old man of 33, gus lesnevich still seemed to have his future before him. Stanley poreda autograph signed 3x5 index card handwritten note signed at top comes with an unsigned photo of poredastanley poreda january 30, 1909 november, 1983 was a jersey city boxer considered a. Expert forensic document examination services lesnevich. Lesnevich turned pro in 1934 and in 1940 took on national boxing association world light heavyweight title holder billy conn, but lost a decision. Signed on verso of a printed business card of conrad corsini, commissioner, board of finance, city of patterson. Braddock, to ben best wishesgus lesnevich and to benjersey joewalcott. Shop autographed gus lesnevich photo authentic 8x10 article on back psadna certified autographed boxing photos and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. Expert says astors signature was forged the new york times. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else.
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