Home Learn about Images Contact Us Links Subscribe
George Godfrey World “Colored” Heavyweight Champion
Item #: 23298
Click on an image to enlarge

George Godfrey World "Colored” Heavyweight Champion George Godfrey (20 March 1853 – 17 October 1901),nicknamed Old Chocolate by the press of the day in the last stage of his long career, was a Black Canadian heavyweight boxer who held the distinction of being Word "Colored Heavyweight Champion during his career. Godfrey was inducted into the PEI Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. The cabinet card sized photo measures 3 5/8” X 5 3/4” attached to heavy paper stock, Period ink inscription on the front as seen, Some faults and stains to the photo.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Godfrey_(boxer,_born_1853)

Shipping Weight: 0.25 lb
$100.00 USD
We are currently not accepting orders on-line. If you would like to purchase this item please email medhurstmd@aol.com or give a call 913-851-8462