LIFE, BATTLES AND CAREER
OF
Battling Nelson
By
HIMSELF
copyright, 1909, by
BATTLING NELSON
Battling Nelson's self-authored
autobiography... Nelson has nicely signed and inscribed the book to Barney
Oldfield, arguably the greatest and certainly the most flamboyant race car
driver of all time... Signed and dated Aug. 30, 1909 in black fountain pen ink
while world champion!!
measures: 5.25 x 7.5"
condition: average wear, overall fine
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I want to say this to the boys who will read my story: I have
never smoked, chewed or drank in my life, and I never intend to. I
have fought nearly 100 battles in the roped arena during my career as
a prize fighter, and I am proud to say that every one of them was on
the square. I have tried to make a record in the ring so that when I
do retire people will say of me:
"He was the most honest fighter that ever graced the ring,
and if there were more like him it would be a boost to the game." |
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Oscar Matthew Battling
Nelson
world lightweight champion 1908 - 1910
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To the one and only
Barney Oldfield
Compliments of the author
Battling Nelson
Erie, Penn.
Aug. 30, 1909
At the races. |
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