Sam McVey
Image
Title
Sam McVey
Identifier
25541
Description
Portrait of the African American boxer Sam McVey. He is in a boxer's fighting stance with his front fist extended out & raised shoulder level. His back hand is raised to his chest & his palm is open. His backfoot is slightly raised off the ground as his front foot is planted flat. He is shirtless, wearing only boxing shorts and shoes.
Museum records indicate that he was born May 17th 1884 in what would become Oxnard.
Museum records indicate that he was born May 17th 1884 in what would become Oxnard.
Creator
Unknown
Date
1921-12-23
Format
Black and white photograph
25.3 x 20.4 cm
Subject
Boxers (Sport)
McVey, Sam
African American boxers
Coverage
California
Ventura County (Calif.)
Oxnard (Calif.)
Publisher
Museum of Ventura County
Rights
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Type
Image
Language
English
Collection
Citation
Unknown, “Sam McVey,” Research Library at The Museum of Ventura County, accessed April 27, 2024, https://photographs.venturamuseum.org/items/show/7588.