Max Baer Autographs
Max Baer was an American boxer who was born on February 11, 1909, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of a former heavyweight boxer and grew up with an interest in boxing. He became a professional boxer in 1929 and soon established himself as one of the best heavyweights of his time.
Baer's boxing career spanned from 1929 to 1941, during which he fought in 83 bouts, winning 68 of them, with 51 of those wins coming by knockout. He was known for his aggressive and powerful fighting style, which made him a crowd favorite. He won the world heavyweight championship on June 14, 1934, when he knocked out Primo Carnera in the 11th round of their fight. That victory made him an instant celebrity, and he quickly became one of the most popular sports figures of his time.
Baer's boxing career was not without controversy. He was criticized for not taking his training seriously and for being too cocky. Some of his opponents accused him of being unsportsmanlike, including former champion Jack Dempsey. Despite the controversy, Baer's boxing career was impressive, and he left a lasting impact on the sport. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1995, which recognized his contributions to the sport and his enduring legacy as one of the greatest boxers of his time.
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Current items with a signature of Max Baer
These are the most current items with a signature of Max Baer that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | Boxer Max Baer Autographed Photo | $44.99 |  |
Traded items with a signature of Max Baer
The most expensive item with a signature of Max Baer (MAX BAER - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH 1937) was sold in August 2025 for $612.85 while the cheapest item (MAX BAER 2013 Panini Golden Age Historic Signatures auto JETHRO signed 13) found a new owner for $0.99 in June 2022. The month with the most items sold (14) was December 2021 with an average selling price of $17.25 for an autographed item of Max Baer. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in October 2008 with $415.26 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $5.00 was July 2021. In average, an autographed item from Max Baer is worth $50.00.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Max Baer were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
Latest News about Max Baer
Donna Douglas Remembered by Last Surviving ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ Cast Member, Ma (01/03/2015): Donna Douglas, who played tomboy Elly May Clampett on the hit 1960s sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, is remembered by the only living original cast member, Max Baer Jr., as being “Elly May until the day she died.” Baer Jr. played … Max Baer, Jr. of ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ Suing CBS (12/12/2014): Max Baer, Jr. is the former actor best known as Jethro Bodine on The Beverly Hillbillies–a popular TV show that ran from 1962 to 1971. Jethro–or Max–claims CBS is undermining his plan to create a ‘restaurant empire,’ and it’s all … Max Baer Jr Sues CBS in ‘Jethro’s BBQ’ Squabble (12/12/2014): Max Baer Jr. is accusing CBS of making a secret deal with a small BBQ restaurant chain to allow it to “capitalize upon and exploit virtually every element” of the series for which he’s famous. Baer Jr., who you probably … Max Baer Jr.,'Beverly Hillbillies' star, sues CBS (12/10/2014): Veronica Linares ALTOONA, Iowa, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- "Beverly Hillbillies" star Max Baer Jr. has reportedly sued CBS for making a deal that allowed a BBQ joint in Iowa to use the likeness of his character Jethro. Watch video: Max Baer Jr., TV's Jethro, thinks President Obama is hiding a Musli (04/09/2013): Max Baer Jr. in this 2003 file photograph. / Lisa J. Tolda/RGJ
