Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1998.06.14

Description

Eight young boxers poise for this black-and-white photo taken in the 1940s by photographer Rhiny Wilhelm. Bobby Shiers, a boxer from Canada, is on the far right in this photo. Wilhelm made regular appearances at local boxing events, taking memorable snap shots at the Golden Gloves over the years. He was at the first Golden Gloves in Tacoma taking photos back in 1948. Photograph by Rhiny Wilhelm.

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Boxing, Recreational

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Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Shiers, Bobby

Person or Organization

Tacoma Golden Gloves

Person or Organization

Wilhelm, Rhiny