April 17, 2024
LARGE AUTOGRAPHED PHOTO âe" GEORGE HACKENSCHMIDT
Pricing & History
-
Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Sold Date
- Source eBay
This is a large format photograph of World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion, bodybuilder, philosopher and author, George Hackenschmidt (Georg Karl Julius Hackenschmidt). The photograph (Ca. 1910's) is mounted on heavy cardstock measuring approximately 7-1/8" X 16-3/8" (18 cm X 41.5 cm). The upper left corner of the mount is broken off, t is a heavy crease at the lower right corner and the corners are rounded. T are some water spots at lower left. All of this is visible in the scan. The photograph, itself, measures approximately 6" X 11-1/4" (15 cm X 28.5 cm) and is in excellent condition. Hackenschmidt's autograph, in brown ink is below the photograph. T is a brief newspaper article on Hackenschmidt pasted to the reverse of the mount. Nicknamed The Russian Lion, although he was actually born in Estonia, Hackenschmidt (1878 - 1968) was the first undisputed heavyweight wrestling champion, earning the title by defeating Tom Jenkins in 1905. He lost the title to Frank Gotch in 1908, in a very controversial match and losing an even more controversial rematch with Gotch in 1911. He went on to become a pioneer in the field of weightlifting and invented the "Hack Squat." He was also the author of several books on physical fitness and philosophy. Very Low opening bid and no reserve. The buyer pays only the actual postal fees and insurance -
read more
Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.
If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.
