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Image of Boxer Eddie Cotton, Seattle, April 29, 1947
2014.49.011-035-0059
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Boxer Eddie Cotton, Seattle, April 29, 1947

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In his 20 years in the ring as a light-heavyweight (1947-1967), Seattle boxer Eddie Cotton (1926-1990) had 83 bouts, winning 34 by knockout and 24 by decision. Cotton also worked for the Boeing Aircraft Company as a tool and die maker, and ran a restaurant on 15th Avenue and E. Madison Street in Seattle until the mid-1980s.

This photo shows a young Eddie Cotton posing in boxing gear at an unidentified location.
ID Number: 2014.49.011.035.0059
Date: 1947
Creator(s): Smith, Albert J., Sr., Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : b&w ; 4 x 5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Al Smith Collection, 2014.49.011.035.0059
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects: Black/African American, Sports

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