1947 NEW CASTLE AUSTRALIA CENTENARY BUTTON FEATURING BOXER LES DARCY.
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$79.18 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, June 11, 2025 9:00:00 PM)
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Item Description
1". No maker but an Australian only issue. For the 150th Centenary, 1797-1947, of Newcastle, New South Wales also commonly referred to as Greater Newcastle. Features great real photo of Les in boxing pose. He was born near New Castle (in Maitland) and fought several of his early career fights in New Castle. Glossy, NM. An obscure and rare boxing items. Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Example.

James Leslie Darcy (1895-1917) was a middleweight, but held the Australian Heavyweight Championship title at the same time. Les Darcy was the 2003 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame Old Timers category and was the first to be elevated to Legend status in 2009. Career record of 52 wins (32 by KO) and 4 loses.
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