Bronko Nagurski, ca. 1939, "Bare Chested Wrestling Champ" Chicago Bears Hall of Famer, 10" x 8" Original Studio Photograph. PS...

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Bronko Nagurski, ca. 1939, "Bare Chested Wrestling Champ" Chicago Bears Hall of Famer, 10" x 8" Original Studio Photograph. PSA/DNA Type 1. Collection of Anthony Bruno. Vintage gelatin silver semi-gloss double-weight 10" x 8" press photograph of Bronko Nagurski, ca. 1939, "Bare Chested Wrestling Champ" Chicago Bears Hall of Famer, wearing World's Heavyweight Champion Wrestler belt, with "TOPS CARD" newspaper clipping previewing wrestling show match with Fritz von Schacht at Borchert Field, Milwaukee, with later use JUL 14 1946 date stamp on the verso. Nagurski won his first National Wrestling Association world title on June 23, 1939, defeating Lou Thesz. From the Collection of Anthony Bruno.

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