Printed by
Unidentified
Subject of
Frazier, Joe, American, 1944 - 2011
Stander, Ron, American, born 1944
Date
1972
Medium
ink on paper, metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 11 × 8 9/16 × 1/8 in. (27.9 × 21.7 × 0.3 cm)
Description
A twenty-four page program for a boxing match between Ron Stander and Joe Frazier. The cover features two blue silhouettes of boxers set against a tan background featuring illustrations of observers. Pictures of Frazier and Stander appear in between the silhouettes. Black type on the front cover reads: [WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT / May 25, 1972 / Omaha Civic Auditorium / STANDER VS. FRAZIER / Souvenir / Program]. The interior features photographs of the Nebraska Athletic commission and Frazier and Stander. There are also advertisements, round card, and rules. There are also two clippings from the NYT National Tues Nov 15, 2011 A15 "Even After Frazier Kept Belt, A Long Shot Withstood the Blows" Dan Barry, regarding the fight.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place depicted
Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera
Type
souvenirs
programs
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.89.7.2
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dc083bda-f85c-4242-9b40-db147aa4b173

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