Emile Griffith (1938 – 2013)

Nickname: None
Birthplace: Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Weight Class: Welterweight / Middleweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 85 – 24 – 2 (23 KOs)
Years Active: 1958 – 1977

Biography
Emile Griffith captured six world titles across two divisions and fought with style, dignity, and remarkable skill. His trilogy with Benny Paret — and the fateful 1962 finale — remains one of boxing’s most significant events.

In the Hobby
Griffith’s rookie emerged at the height of Panini’s early-’60s international reach.

Rookie & Early Issues
1961 Panini Campioni dello Sport (Italy): true rookie card.
1963 Hemmet’s Journal (Sweden): first post-title issue.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1961 Panini Campioni dello Sport
Rookie Year: 1961
Recent Notable Sales: 1961 Panini (PSA 8) — $1,400 (2024)

Legacy
Griffith’s rookie represents resilience and redemption — artistry forever linked to one of the sport’s defining stories.

Boxer Details

Biography

Emile Griffith (1938 – 2013) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

Biography

Emile Griffith (1938 – 2013) in the Hobby

Registry Metadata

Rookie & Early Issues

Legacy

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