World Middleweight Champion 1938 &amp; 1939-1940 Ranked 59th on Ring Magazine's Greatest Punchers of All-Time list. Jack Dempsey compared Hostak's style and power to Stanley Ketchel, calling him "One of the greatest hitters I ever saw." Hostak was a music collector and in his retirement, he liked going to thrift stores and flea markets looking for new finds.

Sports Cards

Al Hostak 1948 Leaf

1948 Leaf

Al Hostak

Boxing Cards

World Middleweight Champion

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Al Hostak 1948 Leaf

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