Description: "Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts" radio transcription discs recorded by The National Broadcasting Company. One complete boxing match radio broadcast on these two 16 inch, black lacquer coated acetate, 33 1/3 rpm discs. These discs were recorded for reference purposes only and not available to the general public, very rare!"Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts" radio broadcast from September 26, 1956 broadcast live from Forbes Field (home of The Pittsburgh Pirates) in Pittsburgh, PA. Over 12,000 fans in attendance for this 12 round heavyweight fightBob Baker from Pittsburgh, PA vs. Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson from New York CityThis excellent fight goes all 12 rounds to a split decision. Announcer is Steve Ellis. Broadcast was sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer with commercials. Broadcast is approximately 60 minutesIn between rounds Steve Ellis interviews former welterweight champion Fritzie Zivic, Pittsburgh sports writer Al AbramsSteve Ellis interviews Tommy Jackson after the fightAn excellent broadcast from Forbes Field, Steve Ellis mentions that the ring is in the middle of the baseball field at second base Excellent introductions, commentary in between rounds, etc.These are incredible discs, so interesting to hear how a boxing match was broadcast to fans in the 1950'sThe discs were recorded by NBC, the fight was originally broadcast on ABCDiscs are in Excellent condition with Excellent sound, Beautiful Discs! There are a couple of moments of interference from the network that do not detract from the broadcastDue to their size, 16 inch discs will not play on most standard turntables. I will include a CD transfer of both discs for the buyer onlyUS Buyer Pays $8.50 Media Mail Shipping
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Woodinville, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-11T02:54:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Sport: Boxing
Player: Bob The Grinder Baker
Year: 1956
Original/Reproduction: Original
