Lot 1097
Moore, Archie (1913-1998) U.S. boxer who turned pro in 1936 and fought for 27 years, knocking out more opponents--141--than anyone in the history of boxing. He became the light heavyweight champion in 1952 and held the crown until 1962. He is the only man to have fought both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali., and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.
Autograph Letter Signed ("Archie Moore"), three pages, quarto, British Columbia, May 14, 1980. A wonderful, chatty letter to Norman Henry about jazz and boxing. He starts by naming jazz musicians such as "Hamp," Clark Terry, Thad Jones, "Diz" and others, and tells why he thinks "Diz" is the greatest, then turns to boxing: "…Anthony…can put together combinations that are more deadly than Sugar Ray Leonard. I taught him how in Nigeria for nine months. I made him box the great Ishola…the No. 1 amateur boxer in Nigeria…." He goes on to remember the hard times he went through as a young boxer and asks Norm to always feed young fighers: "…I'll always remember, here I was a veteran, 33 yrs old a great fighter no 1, in the world ranking, had borrowed train fare from my mom…I was hongry as a bitch wolf. You and Bob Montgomery, then the current light weight champ of the world…passing me & my friend Flash Gordon…then he [Bob] said 'we're going to lunch.' For years, I hated even the 'lightwgth' division…." Written in black and blue ink. Accompanied by transmittal envelope.
Estimated Value $150 - 350.
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