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Fitzsimmons & Corbett, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
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Fitzsimmons & Corbett, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Fitzsimmons & Corbett, between c1910 and c1915
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**A Legendary Rivalry: Fitzsimmons & Corbett in Conversation**
Between c1910 and c1915, two boxing greats, Bob Fitzsimmons (1858-1917) and James J. "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (1866-1933), sat down for a candid conversation captured by the renowned Bain News Service photographer George Grantham Bain. This rare black-and-white print offers a glimpse into the lives of two pugilistic legends, their rivalry now legendary in American sports history.
Fitzsimmons, known as "Ruby Bob" and Corbett, dubbed "Gentleman Jim," were heavyweight champions who clashed twice in the ring between 1897 and 1900. Their matches drew massive crowds and attention from the press. This photograph showcases a relaxed moment between two of boxing's most iconic figures.
The Bain News Service was one of the earliest news agencies to use photography as a means of storytelling, capturing significant events and personalities for newspapers across America. George Grantham Bain, its founder, is credited with creating over 250,000 glass negatives during his career (1898-1920). This print represents an extraordinary piece of history that bridges two eras: the late 19th century's Golden Age of Boxing and the dawn of modern sports journalism.
**Image Details**
* Date: Between c1910 and c1915
* Creator: Bain News Service, George Grantham Bain (photographer)
* Format: Black-and-white print from a glass negative
This remarkable photograph is part of Heritage Images' extensive collection, offering an unparalleled window into the lives of two boxing legends.
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