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Floyd Patterson Collection

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Jack Johnson, Floyd Patterson Sparring

Jack Johnson, Floyd Patterson Sparring
(Original Caption) 10/24/1922-New York, NY- Jack Johnson, former world heavyweight boxer, is training Floyd Johnson at Stillman's Gymnasium, NYC

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Olympic Gold Medalists Holding Gold Coin

Olympic Gold Medalists Holding Gold Coin
(Original Caption) West Point, New York: Donna De Verona, Olympic gold medalist in the 400 meter individual medley in 1964 and member of the 64 gold medal winning 4x100 meter relay team

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Floyd Patterson

Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) 1/15/84-New York, New York- Former heavyweight champions Muhammad Ali (left), Joe Frazier (center)

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: F.Patterson &Friend As Boys Full-Length

F.Patterson &Friend As Boys Full-Length
(Original Caption) Esophus, New York-: Floyd Patterson (r) with friend at the Wiltwyck School for Boys, at Esophus, NY. Undated photograph

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Ducking Omar Tebbuka

Floyd Patterson Ducking Omar Tebbuka
(Original Caption) 1952-Helsinki, Finland-: Boxing champion Floyd Patterson ducks under a right punch from Omar Tebbuka of France

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Olympic Boxer Floyd Patterson

Olympic Boxer Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson, U.S.A, (left), ducks under a swing by Omar Tebbeka, of France, during their Olympic Middleweight boxing bout in Helsinki on Wednesday

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Olympian Boxing Medalists For USA Pose

Olympian Boxing Medalists For USA Pose
(Original Caption) 8/5/1952-Helsinki, Finland- These five American boxers all scored valuable points for Uncle Sam in winning their final bouts at the Olympics

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Gordon Wallace Falls Before Floyd Patterson

Gordon Wallace Falls Before Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) 6/1/53-New York, New York- Gordon Wallace (r) of Brantford, Ontario, sinks before the onslaught of unbeaten Floyd Patterson, 19 ex-Olympic middleweight champion

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson In Boxing Pose

Floyd Patterson In Boxing Pose
(Original Caption) 1954-Floyd Patterson

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Punches Joey Maxim

Floyd Patterson Punches Joey Maxim
(Original Caption) 6/7/54-New York, New York- Floyd Patterson, former Olympic middleweight champion

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson and Jacques Royer Fighting

Floyd Patterson and Jacques Royer Fighting
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson (l) almost lost a left that threaded its way through the guard of Jacques Royer, French Middleweight, in the 6th round of their bout at St. Nick's tonight

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Tommy Harrison Being Knocked Out by Floyd Patterson

Tommy Harrison Being Knocked Out by Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Heavyweight Tommy Harrison (right) goes down under a rain of blows delivered by fifth-ranking light-heavy-weight contender Floyd Patterson. August 2nd at Eastern Parkway Arena

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Portrait of Floyd Patterson

Portrait of Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson, 19-year-old Brooklyn Light-heavyweight contender

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Esau Ferdinand

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Esau Ferdinand
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson (right) and Esau Ferdinand trade blows during their eight round bout at St. Nick's Arena

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Esau Ferdinand

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Esau Ferdinand
(Original Caption) Brooklyn's Floyd Patterson slams Esau Ferdinand of San Francisco with a right in the sixth round of their 8 round light-heavyweight bout at St. Nicholas Arena

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Joe Gannon

Floyd Patterson Boxing Joe Gannon
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson, Brooklyn light-heavyweight, (right) lands a right to the body of Joe Gannon during their eight-rounder at the Garden tonight

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Joe Gannon

Floyd Patterson Boxing Joe Gannon
(Original Caption) Joe Gannon of Washington, DC, ducks as Floyd Patterson, Brooklyn light-heavyweight misses, in the second round of their eight-rounder at the Garden tonight

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Fighters Toast Each Other with Milk

Fighters Toast Each Other with Milk
(Original Caption) 11/16/1954-New York

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Staring Down at Opponent

Floyd Patterson Staring Down at Opponent
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson, young Light-heavyweight contender from Brooklyn, N.Y

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Jimmy Slade Boxing Against Floyd Patterson

Jimmy Slade Boxing Against Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Jimmy Slade (right) lands a solid right to the jaw of Floyd Patterson in the fifth round of their 8 rounder at the Garden tonight

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Profile of Floyd Patterson Shadow Boxing

Profile of Floyd Patterson Shadow Boxing
Heavyweight boxer Floyd Patterson is shown in boxing uniform

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Willie Troy Boxing Against Floyd Patterson

Willie Troy Boxing Against Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Willie Troy (left) tries to stave off the drive of Brooklyn's hard punching middleweight Floyd Patterson in the third round of their bout at the Garden tonight

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Punching Willie Troy

Floyd Patterson Punching Willie Troy
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson of Brooklyn, N.Y. clips Willie Troy with a right uppercut during their middleweight tilt at the Garden tonight

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Squaring Off Against Archie McBride

Floyd Patterson Squaring Off Against Archie McBride
(Original Caption) Patterson-McBride Square Off

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Archie McBride Falling Down onto Ring Canvas

Archie McBride Falling Down onto Ring Canvas
(Original Caption) Third Trip Down. Manhattan, New York, New York: Archie McBride, of Trenton, N.J

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Archie McBride

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Archie McBride
(Original Caption) Floyd is "Real" Right

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Archie McBride

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Archie McBride
(Original Caption) And Another Left

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Boxers Moore and Patterson Signing Contracts

Boxers Moore and Patterson Signing Contracts
(Original Caption) Moore and Patterson Sign to Battle for Heavyweight Title

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Tommy Jackson

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Tommy Jackson
(Original Caption) Floyd catches it on the nose

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Tommy Jackson

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Tommy Jackson
(Original Caption) Smashing the Hurricane's center

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Tommy Jackson

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Tommy Jackson
(Original Caption) Long blow from the Hurricane

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Tommy Jackson Boxing Against Floyd Patterson

Tommy Jackson Boxing Against Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Tommy takes cover

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Throwing Left to Opponent

Floyd Patterson Throwing Left to Opponent
(Original Caption) 11/30/56-Chicago, Illinois: Floyd Patterson (right) throws a left to the head of Archie Moore in the first round of their title bout here Nov. 30th

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Archie Moore Hitting Floyd Patterson in Head

Archie Moore Hitting Floyd Patterson in Head
11/30/56-Chicago, Illinois-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Moore throws left to head of Patterson in first round

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Standing Above Archie Moore During Fight

Floyd Patterson Standing Above Archie Moore During Fight
Archie Moore decorates the canvas face down after taking a left hook from Floyd Patterson in the 5th round of their heavyweight title bout

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Referee Counting as Boxer Archie Moore Falls

Referee Counting as Boxer Archie Moore Falls
(Original Caption) 11/30/1956-Chicago, IL- Archie Moore begins his fall to the canvas as he goes down for the nine-count in the 5th round of his heavyweight title bout against Floyd Patterson

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Archie Moore Standing Over Patterson

Archie Moore Standing Over Patterson
(Original Caption) 11/30/1956-Chicago

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Archie Moore Falls Under Floyd Patterson

Archie Moore Falls Under Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) 11/30/1956-Chicago, Illinois- These sequence photos show the drama, the beginnning of the end as Archie Moore went down to the canvas for the first time

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Archie Moore Lying on the Canvas

Archie Moore Lying on the Canvas
(Original Caption) The Bitter End

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson

Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson with his gloves on in the fighting pose

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Boxer Floyd Patterson

Boxer Floyd Patterson
Heavyweight boxer Floyd Patterson sitting in a chair

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Referee and Trainer Raise Floyd Patterson's Hands

Referee and Trainer Raise Floyd Patterson's Hands
(Original Caption) 7/29/1957-New York, NY- Polo Grounds

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Glances at Challenger

Floyd Patterson Glances at Challenger
(Original Caption) 7/29/1957-New York, NY- Floyd Patterson, left, heavyweight champion

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson and Tommy 'Hurricane' Jackson

Floyd Patterson and Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson
(Original Caption) 7/30/1957-New York

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Boxing Champion Floyd Patterson in Gym

Boxing Champion Floyd Patterson in Gym
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson, heavyweight champion of the world, working out with light bag at training camp

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Flips Pancake in Kitchen

Floyd Patterson Flips Pancake in Kitchen
(Original Caption) 3/24/59-Summit, New Jersey- Heavyweight boxing champ Floyd Patterson expertly flips a flapjack in the kitchen of his training camp here March 24th

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Portrait of Floyd Patterson

Portrait of Floyd Patterson
Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson was the first to hold the heavyweight championship twice

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johansson and Max Schmeling

Ingemar Johansson and Max Schmeling
(Original Caption) 4/5/1959- Stockholm, Sweden - Swedish challenger Ingemar Johansson (right) gets a few tips from an old pro, former Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling. Here April 2nd

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson With Hands At Face

Floyd Patterson With Hands At Face
(Original Caption) 4/26/59-Indianapolis, Indiana- Tiny beads of perspiration glisten on the features of heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson after a rigorous workout at his training quarters here

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson And Ingemar Johansson

Floyd Patterson And Ingemar Johansson
(Original Caption) 6/24/1959-New York: Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson (left) and Swedish challenger Ingemar Johansson Square off at the weighing in ceremonies here, June 25th

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Hitting the Canvas in Championship Bout

Floyd Patterson Hitting the Canvas in Championship Bout
(Original Caption) 6/26/1959-Yankee Stadium, NY- Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson looks as though he is executing a stylish pirouette

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Referee About to Raise Ingemar Johansson's Hand

Referee About to Raise Ingemar Johansson's Hand
(Original Caption) 6/26/1959-New York, NY-As the ringside gallery rises to its feet to cheer, referee Ruby Goldstein, standing over a battered Floyd Patterson sprawled on the canvas

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: F.Patterson Falls On Canvas Head-First

F.Patterson Falls On Canvas Head-First
(Original Caption) 6/26/1959-New York, NY- Yankee Stadium. Floyd Patterson was sent plummeting to the canvas seven times in the third round of the heavyweight title bout with Ingemar Johansson 6/26

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johansson Knocking Down Floyd Patterson

Ingemar Johansson Knocking Down Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Photo shows Patterson going down after Ingemar connects with his famous right hand punch

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Referee Counting Out Floyd Patterson

Referee Counting Out Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) The moment of truth, or Ruby Goldstein stops the fight. Patterson is down for the seventh and last time in third round

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johansson Punching Floyd Patterson

Ingemar Johansson Punching Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Photo shows Ingemar Johansson with a left to the head of Floyd Patterson

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Boxer Floyd Patterson Trying to Stand During Match

Boxer Floyd Patterson Trying to Stand During Match
(Original Caption) Third round. Here is Floyd Patterson bouncing after being hit by Ingemar Johansson

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Ingemar Johansson

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Ingemar Johansson
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson mixing it up

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Ingemar Johansson

Floyd Patterson Boxing Against Ingemar Johansson
(Original Caption) Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson mixing it up

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: F.Patterson On Canvas, I.Johansson Over H

F.Patterson On Canvas, I.Johansson Over H
(Original Caption) 6/26/1959-New York, NY- Yankee Stadium

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johansson Consoles Floyd Patterson

Ingemar Johansson Consoles Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) 6/26/1959-Yankee Stadium, NY- The new Heavyweight Champion of the World, Ingemar Johansson of Sweden, consoles the man he defeated for the crown, former champ Floyd Patterson (r)

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Referee Counting Out Floyd Patterson

Referee Counting Out Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Referee Goldstein counting over Floyd Patterson who is on his knees in third round

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johansson Knocking Down Floyd Patterson During Fight

Ingemar Johansson Knocking Down Floyd Patterson During Fight
(Original Caption) 6/27/1959-New York

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson Shaking Hands

Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) New York: World heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson, right, and Floyd Patterson shake hands after signing contract for return match here April 21st

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Boxing Heavyweight Title Bout

Boxing Heavyweight Title Bout
Heavyweight champ Ingemar Johansson and challenger Floyd Patterson box for the title at the Polo Grounds in New York City

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Hitting Ingemar Johansson

Floyd Patterson Hitting Ingemar Johansson
(Original Caption) 6/20/1960-New York

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johansson During Bout with Floyd Patterson

Ingemar Johansson During Bout with Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Johansson is flat on back after Patterson's left hooks did their effective job in the fifth

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Fighting Ingemar Johansson

Floyd Patterson Fighting Ingemar Johansson
(Original Caption) The heat's on Ingo as he goes into a crouch in the third round. Floyd cooly crowds in with punishing shots to the body. Ingemar had his right cocked, but it misfired

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johansson Losing to Floyd Patterson

Ingemar Johansson Losing to Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) 6/20/60-New York, New York- This photo, made with an overhead motorized Nikon camera with an extra wide-angle lens, operated by remote control

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Fighting Ingemar Johansson

Floyd Patterson Fighting Ingemar Johansson
(Original Caption) It's a brutal ballet as Ingo tries to dance away from Floyd

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Boxers in the Ring

Boxers in the Ring
(Original Caption) New York, New York: Floyd Patterson-Ingemar Johanssen fight in New York on June 20, 1960

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johansson Punching Floyd Patterson

Ingemar Johansson Punching Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) 6/21/1960-Ingemar Johansson scores with his best punch of the fight as he smashes Floyd Patterson with a right in the second round, which caused Floyd to retreat

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Vs. Ingemar Johansson

Floyd Patterson Vs. Ingemar Johansson
(Original Caption) 03/03/1961-New York: The tale of the tape offers a physical comparison between challenger Ingemar Johansson (left) and heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson (right)

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Billy Graham Greeting Floyd Patterson

Billy Graham Greeting Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) Evangelist Billy Graham (left)

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Injured Floyd Patterson at Microphone

Injured Floyd Patterson at Microphone
(Original Caption) Patterson's left eye shows some swelling

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Ingemar Johanssen and Floyd Patterson

Ingemar Johanssen and Floyd Patterson
Boxer Floyd Patterson wins the match after Ingemar Johansson is unable to get to his feet by the count of ten

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson Hugging Each Other

Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson Hugging Each Other
(Original Caption) A grinning Floyd Patterson embraces defeated Ingemar Johansson after knocking him out in the sixth round of their title fight here

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson with Wife in Fur Coat

Floyd Patterson with Wife in Fur Coat
(Original Caption) 3/15/61-New York, New York- Wearing dark glasses, heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson is greeted by his wife, Sandra, on arrival at Pennsylvania Station here, March 15th

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Tom McNeeley on Knee in Fight

Tom McNeeley on Knee in Fight
(Original Caption) 12/4/61-Toronto, Canada- Heavyweight challenger Tom McNeeley sinks to one knee after a two-fisted barrage from world champion Floyd Patterson during their title bout here, Dec

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Floyd Patterson Punches Tom McNeeley in Ring

Floyd Patterson Punches Tom McNeeley in Ring
(Original Caption) 12/4/61-Toronto

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson Shaking Hands

Sonny Liston and Floyd Patterson Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) 3/16/1962-New York, NY- Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson shakes hands with challenger Sonny Liston, March 16 after they signed contracts for a title bout

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Sonny Liston Smiles and Clasping His Hands

Sonny Liston Smiles and Clasping His Hands
(Original Caption) 5/21/1962-New York, New York- Sonny Liston, challenger for the world heavyweight title, smiles broadly for photographers prior to his talk before the Sports Lodge

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Sonny Liston Posing with Gloves

Sonny Liston Posing with Gloves
(Original Caption) 7/20/62-South Fallsburg

Background imageFloyd Patterson Collection: Sonny Liston Watches Floyd Patterson Fall

Sonny Liston Watches Floyd Patterson Fall
(Original Caption) 9/25/1962-Comisky Park, Chicago



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