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Scott GrossThree other interesting Copr. 1921 Ex. Sup. Co., Chgo. cards, I enjoy.
1 -- Al McCoy: Very unliked fighter. Most fans thought his win over the very popular Geo. Chip was a fluke. Even the bio on back states: "McCoy's claim to title was never clear, but was tolerated ..." Further research indicates he hardley met top competion, and usually insisted on fighting no-decission bouts where his title was not on the line. Now, unlike Zach's cards, I had to write all that -- but -- "PUNK FIGHTER" written in period ink, and unkind font, sums up the onetime owner's thoughts on the subject (also notice the "X" cut behind McCoy's legs with a razor).
2 -- John L. Sullivan: You don't have to know a thing about boxing to appreciate what's written across his chest: "Good John L. Sully."
3 -- Harlem Tommy Murphy: Someone at sometime colored his trunks and belt. Over time and wear, it has become to look like original coloring. (To bring this somewhat back to baseball: On 8-3-12, Murphy fought Abe Attell to a 20 round draw. It was considered one of the bloodiest bouts of all time. Some said by the middle rounds the two fighters could not be told apart do to being totally covered in blood. I've seen a photo, quite unreal...)
