At last, the boxing price surge???

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by maniac_73

Tyson thrives on the myth and Aura. For guys my age (40), we were old enough to understand and watch boxing but young enough to still see him as this kind of superhero monster. Even though most boxing people including myself know he was overhyped and Lennox/Evander were better, he was still the man and our superhero growing up. Now we collect the guys we grew up with like Hulk Hogan, Tyson, Bo Jackson,Griffey Jr, Michael Jordan etc. Outside Jordan these aren't guys who are all time historical figures but they are to us. If that makes any sense?

Makes perfect sense to me. We all do it with our childhood heroes. Though in my case (Hank Aaron) he really is an historical figure.

You're right, Peter:

[wicker56]

Due to all the talk about the Johnson 218’s I figured I’d post a few pics. Looks like I’m going to have to try scanning these. Lol..

[Tao_Moko]

I've been collecting both prewar and post war since 1985 and got my first pack of cards in 1978. I kick myself in the ass for not being wise to boxing cards sooner. Prices are rising rapidly. I love the sport and have even competed in many contact sports(boxing, wrestling, jiu jujitsu and mma). However, this card is still wildly under appreciated and not only because its foreign, but because it is not Ruth solo. An amazing card with two of the greatest.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Just for the hell of it some more images. Nothing rare like Adam's just mainstream.

[Exhibitman]

Mainstream, hah! Got the downpayment on a nice condo on Maui there, Peter.



1906 Winthrop Moving Picture Post Card of George Dixon vs. Chester Leon. Surely one of the most creative PC formats ever, it is essentially a flip book. Winthrops are known with baseball subjects but this is the only known boxer and only known example. Measures 3 5/8” x 2 1/4"



1920s Japanese postcard from a set showing scenes from the Daredevil Jack serial.



Circa 1937 advertising piece for cosmetics products using Joe Louis photos as a promotional aid.



This Slim Jim Bows mail reply PC shows Marciano pre-championship, dating the promotion to 1951 or earlier.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Great Marciano postcard. Here's another. The guy who sold it to me said he was a family member and his name was in fact Marciano, he had a group of them.

[Exhibitman]

Those are readily located. There are a whole flock of training camp Marciano PCs.



This is my favorite image:



it comes in this standard PC size and also as a dinner-plate-sized monster from a different product Rocky shilled for:



I also like this one a lot:



Signature hasn't passed authentication; JSA said it is Mrs. Marciano's.

[wicker56]

Peter, I really like the #391 Liston card above. It’s such a great image and one of my all time favorites. Sonny was a very interesting individual.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by wicker56

Peter, I really like the #391 Liston card above. It’s such a great image and one of my all time favorites. Sonny was a very interesting individual.

Yeah the juxtaposition of the pink and the menacing expression is compelling IMO.

[Dpeck100]

Check out the volume of sales the past two days on EBay under PSA boxing. Incredible.