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Originally Posted by Exhibitman
I agree, Peter; happens to be my favorite heavyweight. He was as important an historical figure as Johnson or Ali but wasn't colorful, so his stuff is comparatively cheap.
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In the context of the times, I have to believe the decimation of Schmeling was as big as anything Ali ever did.
I haven't checked but I also believe his string of successive title defenses still stands.
As the incredible Jimmy Cannon quote goes, he was a credit to his race. The human race.