1951 Topps Ringside #42, Tiger Flowers 🥊 Boxing Pioneer
Tiger Flowers was the first African-American world middleweight champion (1926). He died one year later, 1927, so boxing cards of Tiger Flowers are very scarce.
This card is part of Topps’ debut boxing release.
This set sits at a crossroads for Topps because it incorporates pre-modern card design along with post-war printing improvements. This set was released just before Topps' 1952 Baseball set, which revolutionized card collecting.

1927 Exhibits, Tiger Flowers. 🥊
Tiger Flowers, known as the “Georgia Deacon,” became the first African American to win the world middleweight championship in 1926, defeating Harry Greb in a historic bout. Renowned for his fast hands, southpaw style, and deep religious faith, Flowers paved the way for future Black champions before his life was tragically cut short later that same year.

1951 Topps Ringside #42, Tiger Flowers.
Tiger Flowers, known as "The Georgia Deacon," was the first African American to win the world middleweight boxing title, capturing the crown in 1926. A trailblazer in and out of the ring, Flowers combined lightning-quick footwork with a fierce left hand, earning respect from fans and foes alike during the segregated 1920s. As a huge underdog, he defeated the mighty Harry Greb to win the title. A deeply religious man, he often quoted scripture before fights and broke barriers with both his fists and faith. Tiger Flowers remains a legendary figure in boxing history. @cardsforchrist @RALewis3

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