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1982.216.30
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Boxer Freddie Steele and others in ring at the Civic Stadium, Seattle, July 26, 1938
Order an ImageThis photograph depicts the crowd and boxing ring at the Seattle Civic Arena. The occasion was a boxing match between Freddie Steele (visible in the ring) and Al Hostak on July 26, 1938, the biggest bout in Seattle's boxing history, with over 35,000 in attendance and the middle weight title at stake. In a match refereed by Jack Demspsey, Al Hostak knocked out reigning champion Freddie Steele in the first round, winning the World Middleweight title.
ID Number: 1982.216.30
Date: 1938
Physical Description: 1 photographic print ; b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
Additional Information: View the finding aid for this collection at http://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv67520
Credit: MOHAI, Nate Druxman Seattle Boxing Collection, 1982.216.30
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects:
Sports
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