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Joe Edwards, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
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Joe Edwards, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Joe Edwards, between c1910 and c1915
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Boxer Boxing George Grantham Bain Pose Pugilist Sportsman Sportsmen Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Press Photography
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Standing tall with a confident air about him is Joe Edwards in this striking print captured between c1910 and c1915. The renowned boxer's rugged features are illuminated against a stark black background, his piercing gaze seeming to bore into the soul of anyone who dares look upon him.
As one of America's most celebrated pugilists during the early 20th century, Edwards' reputation as a formidable opponent in the ring was matched only by his charisma and charm outside it. This photograph, taken by Bain News Service - pioneers in press photography at the time - captures not just Joe Edwards' physical prowess but also his undeniable presence.
The black-and-white print has an timeless quality to it, evoking memories of a bygone era when boxing was king and heroes like Edwards were revered for their skill and tenacity. The photograph's stark simplicity serves only to heighten its impact, drawing the viewer in with Joe Edwards' unyielding gaze as he stands tall against the shadows.
A testament to the enduring power of photography, this print from Heritage Images is a rare glimpse into an era long past - one that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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