1.25". No maker. Superb real photo showing him with his arms crossed and just below this is tiny text "Johnny Kilbane Champion" (we have sold seen this with larger text name and without the word champion). At lower right is photo credit of "Goldman." Some silver luster loss to metal back. Front has tiny trace of wear only seen upon close inspection. Glossy, Exc. Rare. Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Example.

John Patrick Kilbane (1889 -1957) was an American featherweight boxer in the early part of the 20th century. He held the World Featherweight title from 1912 to 1923, the longest period in the division's history, having defended the title against four contenders during the reign. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Kilbane as the No. 2 ranked featherweight of all-time, while The Ring Magazine founder Nat Fleischer placed him at No. 5. He was inducted into the Ring Magazine Hall of Fame in 1960 and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995. His career record was 110 wins (24 by KO), 17 loses, 15 draws and 1 no contest.