1950 Joe Louis Ezzard Charles Boxing Fight Ad CBS TV Radio Pabst Blue Ribbon For Sale

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1950 Joe Louis Ezzard Charles Boxing Fight Ad CBS TV Radio Pabst Blue Ribbon:
$18.99

This is a rare and compelling vintage print advertisement from 1950, promoting the historic boxing match between legendary former undefeated World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis and the reigning N.B.A. World Heavyweight Champion Ezzard Charles. The ad highlights the groundbreaking broadcast of this World Heavyweight Championship event exclusively over the C.B.S. Network, marking it as a significant moment for both radio and television audiences on Wednesday, September 27, at 10 P.M. EST. It prominently features striking black and white images of both fighters, capturing their intensity and readiness for the bout.The advertisement is a fantastic piece of sports history, showcasing the prominent sponsorship by Pabst Blue Ribbon, whose logo, bottle, and can are clearly displayed. It also promotes the ongoing "Blue Ribbon Bouts" televised every Wednesday night. This item offers a glimpse into the golden age of boxing and early television broadcasting, making it a highly collectible piece for enthusiasts of boxing, vintage advertising, and mid-century Americana. The clarity of the images and text provides rich detail for collectors interested in the careers of these iconic athletes and the evolution of sports media.