Description: This is an outstanding 1936 TYPE 1 Original Photo of Jesse Owens. In this Gorgeous landscape photo you see Owens talking to a large crowd aboard the Queen Mary heading to NYC. Ohio Governor and boxer Jack Dempsey were spearheading this event to celebrate track star Jesse Owens and his 4 Gold Medals that he won at the Berlin Olympics. This Olympics event was highly anticipated since it was being held and hosted by Hitler in Germany. There was a lot of hype about Hitler's Aryan Supremacy and were perceived to be the winners before the Olympics even took place. Proving to the world his dominance, Owens would win Gold in 100m, 200m, 100m relays and the Long Jump. They say Hitler was so angry and embarrassed he ordered Owens to come up to his box to shake his hand and stood him up while Owens sat in the box waiting. This photo is dated August 24th 1936 and is Credited to "ACME News pictures". This photo measures 7 x 9 inches and is in Mint Condition. Owens is one of the most important and prolific athletes in the last 100 years. His photos are highly sought after. The photo comes with Free Insured Shipping that will arrive in 3-5 days. Please contact me if you have anymore questions about the photo since ALL SALES ARE FINAL. I will provide a 100% Money back guarantee that this photo will pass third party verification as a TYPE 1 Original Photo with a Authenticate Signature through PSA DNA PLEASE STOP BY AND CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER PHOTOS AND VINTAGE ITEMS. Thanks for stopping by!!!
Price: 950 USD
Location: Prosper, Texas
End Time: 2024-10-18T02:57:58.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Year: 1936
Original/Reproduction: Original
Vintage: Yes
Sport: Olympics
Player: Jesse Owens
Officially Licensed: No
Size: 7x9in.
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Event/Tournament: Olympic Gold Medals