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Lot 562
[BOXING]. ROSS, Barney (1909-1967). Pin-Up Calendar Inscrib...
Estimate: $100 - $300
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[BOXING]. ROSS, Barney (1909-1967). Pin-Up Calendar Inscribed by Boxer / War Hero Barney Ross. 1946. Printed legend: ?Barney Ross Wishes You All That Is Good?. Pin-up image of a nude blonde mounted onto printed card backing with the above printed legend. With all 12 leaves of pull-off calendar are present for the year, 1946. Inscribed by Ross in green ink: ?To my Pal Eugene Good luck Barney Ross?. Printed card backing worn, creased, upper margin creased and chipped. Good. Ross was a boxing champion in three different divisions (Lightweight, Light Welterweight, Welterweight), and was awarded the Silver Star for his heroics at Guadalcanal.
