Sports Collectibles » Boxing Memorabilia http://sports-collectible.net Authentic Sports Memorabilia Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:00:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Bob Fitzsimmons Boxing Memorabilia http://sports-collectible.net/bob-fitzsimmons-boxing-memorabilia/2007/08/05/ http://sports-collectible.net/bob-fitzsimmons-boxing-memorabilia/2007/08/05/#comments Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:38:31 +0000 admin http://sports-collectible.net/bob-fitzsimmons-boxing-memorabilia/2007/08/05/ Fitzsimmons memorabilia valued at $30,000

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“July 16, 2001 – A collection of fight memorabilia featuring the legendary Bob Fitzsimmons has been valued at an astonishing $30,000 in New York. The collection, which was discovered hidden away in a cabin stove 30 years ago, includes some truly exceptional items which date back over a century.

The collection, which dates from 1896-1900, featured the American flag-styled belt worn by legendary 19th century champion; a photo of Fitzsimmons wearing the belt; the American flag that the English-born Fitzsimmons pulled from the belt and waved victoriously over his head after winning the title from Jim Corbett; a contract signed by Fitzsimmons; a speed bag owned and used by Fitzsimmons; news clippings and photographs documenting his career; and other related memorabilia. ”

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