Lee Savold
American boxer
Biography
Lee Hulver Savold (March 22, 1915 – May 14, 1972) was an American professional boxer who held the British and European (BBBofC/EBU) versions of the World Heavyweight Championship between 1950 and 1951, and was a leading contender in the 1940s and early 1950s. During his career he fought storied Heavyweight Champions Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano. Savold was inducted into the Minnesota Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012.
Lee Savold's best selling trading card is the 1951 Topps Ringside (No. 52).
According to Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) records, the highest grade of this card is MINT (PSA 9) and "the second series of cards (No. 49 - No. 96) are somewhat more difficult to obtain than the first series."
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Quick answers about Lee Savold
- How old was Lee Savold?
- Lee Savold died on May 14, 1972 at the age of 56.
- When is Lee Savold's birthday?
- Lee Savold was born on March 22, 1916.
- Where was Lee Savold born?
- Lee Savold was born in Canby.
- What is Lee Savold's zodiac sign?
- Lee Savold's zodiac sign is Aries.
- What is Lee Savold's nationality?
- Lee Savold is a citizen of United States.
- What does Lee Savold do?
- Lee Savold is known as boxer.
