Don Dunphy

Don Dunphy
autographed letter signed

This nicely framed piece features a one page ALS all in the hand of the famous Mutual Of Omaha boxing and sports announcer, Don Dunphy... Letter is dated May 23, 1950 and is boldly written throughout in a light blue ink... Professionally framed and double matted with a sharp vintage photo of Dunphy at the mike!!

measures: 22 x 16"
condition: excellent

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Don Dunphy (b. 1911) was the announcer for the "Gillette Calvacade Of Sports" radio show from 1941 to 1960. He was also the ringside commentator for "Fight Of The Week" from 1960 to 1964. Considered "The Voice Of Boxing," he has called some of the most famous fights in ring history including, Louis-Conn, Zale-Graziano, Basilio-Robinson, Pep-Saddler, and Ali-Frazier. Did you know? Don Dunphy was the 1970 recipient of the James J. Walker Memorial Award for long and meritorious service in boxing.

                           May 23, 1950
Mr. Michael Sopata
P.O. Box 79
Duquesne, Pa

Dear Mr. Sopata
      Please pardon the long delay
in answering your card which was
delayed in forwarding. It was nice
to hear from you.
     At last reports, Arthur Donovan
was a boxing instructor at the
New York Athletic Club.
               Thanks for writing
                          Best wishes
                                Don Dunphy

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