COLLECTION NAME:
African - Americans on the Central Coast
Record
Title:
Leroy Gibson, Sr. : 1932 ; known as the "Wichita Wildcat" in professional boxing. Leroy Gibson was a resident of Ventura and the founder of Gibson Barbeque on Figueroa Street.
Creator:
unknown
Date:
1932
Description:
Professional studio portrait of Leroy Gibson, Sr., aka Wichita Wildcat, who stands with locked knees and hands behind his back. He wears boxing shorts with contrasting belt, and boots. Image originally obtained from Leroy "Buddy" Gibson.
Format:
1 photographic print : b&w ; 21 X 26 cm.
Type:
image
Contributor:
Black Gold Cooperative Library System
Subject:
Gibson, Leroy, Sr.
Subject:
Ventura (Calif.)
Subject:
Boxers (Sports)
Subject:
African Americans -- California -- Ventura County
Language:
eng
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Copyright Holder:
Copyright status unknown.
Note:
Part of "Historical Photos of Four Ethnicities on California's Central Coast" Collection
Note:
Originally published as part of African - Americans on the Central Coast: a photo essay
Identifier:
AA030
Filename:
BG-AA-14-030.jpg
Leroy Gibson, Sr. : 1932 ; known as the "Wichita Wildcat" in professional boxing. Leroy Gi...
