Floyd Patterson (1935 – 2006)

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Floyd Patterson (1935 – 2006)

Nickname: None
Birthplace: Waco, North Carolina, USA
Weight Class: Heavyweight
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 55 – 8 – 1 (40 KOs)
Years Active: 1952 – 1972

Biography
Floyd Patterson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at age 21 (1956) and the first to regain the title after losing it. A humble, graceful fighter, he bridged the era between Marciano and Ali.

In the Hobby
Patterson’s rookie marks the mid-1950s resurgence of boxing cards.

Rookie & Early Issues
1956 Adventure Magazine Boxing Insert (USA): recognized rookie card.
1959 Topps World Champions (USA): first mainstream Topps issue.

Registry Metadata
Earliest Issue: 1956 Adventure Magazine Insert
Rookie Year: 1956
Recent Notable Sales: 1956 Adventure Insert (PSA 8) — $1,750 (2024)

Legacy
Patterson’s rookie represents the dawn of modern champions — a bridge to the televised heavyweight era.

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