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Jimmy Wilde (1892 – 1969)

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Jimmy Wilde (1892 – 1969)

Nickname: “The Mighty Atom” / “The Ghost with the Hammer in His Hand”
Birthplace: Quakers Yard, Wales, UK
Weight Class: Flyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 131 – 3 – 2 (98 KOs)
Years Active: 1911 – 1923

Biography
Jimmy Wilde was boxing’s first great flyweight and one of the most feared punchers pound-for-pound in history. Barely over 100 pounds, he won the World Flyweight Title in 1916 and defended it 13 times with a blend of speed and devastating timing that stunned much larger opponents. His reign helped legitimize the lighter divisions worldwide.

In the Hobby
Wilde’s cards are cornerstones of 1910s collecting, linking the bare-knuckle era to organized championship boxing.

Rookie & Early Issues
1912 T220 Prizefighters (UK): widely recognized rookie card.
1914 Ogden’s Cigarettes (UK): early photo portrait issue.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1912 T220 Prizefighters
Rookie Year: 1912
Recent Notable Sales: 1912 T220 (PSA 5) — $6,400 (2024)

Legacy
Jimmy Wilde’s combination of finesse and knockout power made him the prototype of the modern small-weight champion. His T220 rookie remains a holy-grail collectible of pre-WWI boxing.

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