Boxer Ad Wolgast Lightweight Champion 1909-1913 Real Photo Postcard
Adolph "Ad" Wolgast (1888-1955), famously known as "The Michigan Wildcat," was an American professional boxer who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. He achieved his greatest success by capturing the World Lightweight Championship, a title he held from 1910 to 1912. Wolgast was celebrated for his incredibly aggressive, relentless fighting style and his remarkable ability to absorb punishment, embodying the toughness admired in the sport.
His legendary 40-round bout against Battling Nelson in 1910, which secured his world title, is regarded as one of boxing's most brutal and iconic fights from that era. This period marked a golden age for professional boxing, with champions like Wolgast becoming national figures whose images, such as those on this postcard, served as cherished memorabilia for a burgeoning fan base across America.
His legendary 40-round bout against Battling Nelson in 1910, which secured his world title, is regarded as one of boxing's most brutal and iconic fights from that era. This period marked a golden age for professional boxing, with champions like Wolgast becoming national figures whose images, such as those on this postcard, served as cherished memorabilia for a burgeoning fan base across America.
