Earnie Shavers Day

Photograph

Newton Falls Public Library

Name/Title

Earnie Shavers Day

Entry/Object ID

1970.1.138

Description

Jaycees sponsered area prise fighter Earnie Shavers with Dorsey Morris of Dorsey American Auto Sales. These photos were put into a collage style to promote Earnie Shavers Day (October 25, 1972) This event included a pro ring apperance by Shavers in the High School Gym with Leroy Cadwell in a 10 round main event. Included Lightweight John Giroski vs. Kenny Baker, plus five amatuer bouts.

Photograph Details

Subject Person or Organization

Earnie Shavers, Dorsey Morris, Dorsey American Auto Sales

Subject Place

Location

Newton Falls, OH

Collection

Alma Murri Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1970.1

Made/Created

Date made

Oct 25, 1972

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Earnie Shavers, Dorsey Morris, Dorsey American Auto Sales

Created By

dawnnutter@newtonfalls.org

Create Date

September 19, 2022

Updated By

dawnnutter@newtonfalls.org

Update Date

September 22, 2022