June 22, 1938 Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling Yankee Stadium Full Ticket - PSA 4

• Sold For: $431
• Year: 1938
• Auction: 2016 August
• Lot #: 1331
• Auction Category: Boxing/Golf/Other Cards or Memorabilia

Principals in two landmark boxing showdowns mirroring strife between the United States and Nazi Germany, Joe Louis and Max Schmeling are the hard-hitting subjects of a rivalry that was one of the best of its day. The offered June 22, 1938 Louis vs. Schmeling Yankee Stadium full ticket is encapsulated and graded VG-EX 4 by PSA presents at the apex of its technical assessment as stain free with bold and clear event details far overshadowing any peripheral wear. The “Lower Stand” voucher comes from the historic bout in which Joe Louis won in just two minutes and four seconds connecting on 31 punches and knocking Schmeling over four times before his corner threw in the towel. Louis had gotten his revenge on the German fighter, who had famously knocked him out in the first match and made sure that people knew he was the better fighter. This ticket is an excellent addition to the personal inventory of any boxing enthusiast.