Frank Moran
heavyweight contender, active 1908 - 1922

 

 

FRANK MORAN
b. March 18, 1887; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
d. December 18, 1967; Los Angeles, California

Heavyweight Frank Moran was a great white hope of the teens... Moran's opponents include, among others, Jack Johnson, Gunboat Smith, Jack Dillon and Jess Willard... This one page ALS has been boldly written and signed all in the hand of Moran the day after he KO'd Paul Journee in London... Penned on Ye George Hotel of England stationary while still an active fighter!!

measures: 8 x 10"
condition: some minor ink staining at top, usual folds from being mailed

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Ye George Hotel
PROPRIETOR: C. DE ZILLE
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                                                       May 8       1920

     Mr. Edgar Wilkinson
                        Dear Friend -
                                               Am sorry I have
        not got a post card picture as per your
        request but I expect to have some soon and
        I will remember you when they come.
                     It is with much pleasure that I
         add my autograph to this note for a follower
         of the noble art.
                                           Sincerely yours

                                               Frank Moran
                                           Pittsburgh       U.S.A.
                                                           

 

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