Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Former Champ Turns Artist - "Believe it or not, fellows," says Jack Sharkey, former ring titleholder, "this is a picture of an underwater scene." The wounded vets are getting a big kick out of their artistic bout with Jack.
Former Champ Turns Artist - "Believe it or not, fellows," says Jack Sharkey, former ring titleholder, "this is a picture of an underwater scene." The wounded vets are getting a big kick out of their artistic bout with Jack.
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Former Champ Turns Artist - "Believe it or not, fellows," says Jack Sharkey, former ring titleholder, "this is a picture of an underwater scene." The wounded vets are getting a big kick out of their artistic bout with Jack.

Wide World Photos, Inc. · [ca. April 1944]

CC0 — Public Domain
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[Information from item housing] Sharkey, Jack - Boxer

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