GENE TUNNEY signed vintage Boxing Autograph card

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GENE TUNNEY signed vintage Boxing Autograph card Description Gene Tunney (1897-1978) Vintage autograph cut attached to card with photo, signed in black ink by Gene Tunney . James Joseph "Gene" Tunney (May 25, 1897 – November 7, 1978) was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1926-1928 who defeated Jack Dempsey twice, first in 1926 and then in 1927. Tunney's successful title defense against Dempsey is one of the most famous bouts in boxing history and is known as The Long Count Fight. Tunney retired as an undefeated heavyweight after his victory over Tom Heeney in 1928. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity