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Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Muhammad Ali Boxing with Floyd Patterson

Muhammad Ali Boxing with Floyd Patterson
(Original Caption) 9/20/1972-New York, NY-: Muhammad Ali (R) lands a punch right on the button during the sixth round of his bout with Floyd Patterson at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: BOXING MATCH, 1941. Match between Lou Nova and Pat Comiskey at Madison Square Garden

BOXING MATCH, 1941. Match between Lou Nova and Pat Comiskey at Madison Square Garden, New York, 1941

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jim Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer

Jim Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer
Jimmy Braddock sticks a left jab in Max Baer's face in the first round of their championship fight at Madison Square Garden, June 13, 1935

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Mick Jagger and Stevie Wonder Singing

Mick Jagger and Stevie Wonder Singing
Mick Taylor (L) and Mick Jagger (C) of the Rolling Stones perform with Stevie Wonder (R) at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Madison Square Garden, New York City 1901

Madison Square Garden, New York City 1901 This image could have imperfections as it's either historical or reportage

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Early Bicycle Race in Madison Square Garden

Early Bicycle Race in Madison Square Garden
(Original Caption) New York, NY: Bicycle race in Madison Square Garden. Note nickleodeon set-up at left. Undated photograph circa 1895. BPA2# 5158

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Old Madison Square Garden

Old Madison Square Garden
(Original Caption) New York, New York: Front exterior view of Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Madison Square Garden as a Swimming Pool

Madison Square Garden as a Swimming Pool
(Original Caption) Madison Square Garden transformed into swimming pool scene in Tex Rickard's luxurious indoor swimming pool which was thrown open to the public. June 18, 1921

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Lionel Bilrouki, the Lion-Faced Man

Lionel Bilrouki, the Lion-Faced Man
(Original Caption) 3/21/1923-New York, NY: The lion-faced man arrives from Bremen. His name is Lionel Bilrouki. He will be shown with Ringling Brothers at Madison Square Garden, starting March 24

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Pancho Villa & Jimmy Wilde Spar; Fight

Pancho Villa & Jimmy Wilde Spar; Fight
(Original Caption) 6/9/1923-New York, NY-Photo shows Pancho Villa and Jimmy Wilde squaring off, sparring in the ring before their bout

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Democratic Convention Of 1924

Democratic Convention Of 1924
(Original Caption) 1924-New York, NY: Democratic Convention of 1924 at Madison Square Garden. Hatch speaking

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Pademoniaum Breaks Loose as Senator Phelan Makes Nomination for McAdoo

Pademoniaum Breaks Loose as Senator Phelan Makes Nomination for McAdoo
Photo shows a scene inside Madison Square Garden during the closing hours of the second session of the convention. When Senator Phelan of California made the nomination for William G

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Chicago City Officials at Democratic Convention

Chicago City Officials at Democratic Convention
(Original Caption) Chicago City officials at the Democratic Convention. From (L to R): Alderman George M. Maypole; Alderman John Powers; Alderman Joseph O. Kostner, County Clerk; Robert M

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Paul Berlenbach & Jack Delaney Fight

Paul Berlenbach & Jack Delaney Fight

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Model Demonstrating New Radio

Model Demonstrating New Radio
Model Ethel Jackson demonstrates a unique radio built into a toy house. The scene is from the third annual radio world's fair at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Presidential Candidate William Z. Foster and Benjamin Gitlow

Presidential Candidate William Z. Foster and Benjamin Gitlow
(Original Caption) Photo shows left to right William Z. Foster, presidential candidate and Benjamin Gitlow, Vice presidential candidate of the Workers Party, on the speakers platform

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Figure Skater Sonja Henie Ice Skating

Figure Skater Sonja Henie Ice Skating
Olympic star and three times world figure skating champion Sonja Henie practices on the ice at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: FDR at Campaign Rally

FDR at Campaign Rally
10/28/1940-New York-ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: James Farley former Postmaster General in President D

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jack Sharkey Giving Coins To Young Boys

Jack Sharkey Giving Coins To Young Boys
(Original Caption) 4/26/1932-Long Island City, NY- Jack Sharkey, American heavyweight champion, has made friends for life with these youngsters

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jack Sharkey-Max Schmeling Fight; Action

Jack Sharkey-Max Schmeling Fight; Action
(Original Caption) 6/21/1932-New York, NY - Action during the Jack Sharkey-Max Schmeling bout at the Madison Square Garden Bowl. Photo shows a view from the audience, a few rows back from front row

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Socialist Supporters Holding Signs

Socialist Supporters Holding Signs
(Original Caption) 22, 000 Mass in Garden at Socialist Rally

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Morris Hillquit Addressing Rally

Morris Hillquit Addressing Rally
(Original Caption) Socialists in rally at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Socialist James Maurer at Podium

Socialist James Maurer at Podium
(Original Caption) New York: Socialists Pack Garden In Rally

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Former Governor Alfred Smith Speaking at Political Rally

Former Governor Alfred Smith Speaking at Political Rally
(Original Caption) Al at Frank's Campaign Close. Alfred E

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Girls Performing Demonstration

Girls Performing Demonstration
(Original Caption) Communists Hold Election Rally

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Crowds Gathering at Election Rally

Crowds Gathering at Election Rally
(Original Caption) Communists Hold Election Rally. A general view of the throng in Madison Square Garden as they pledged allegiance during the election rally of the Communist Party, in New York

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Ernie Schaaf Ducks Primo Carnera's Punch

Ernie Schaaf Ducks Primo Carnera's Punch
(Original Caption) 2/10/1933-New York, New York: Madison Square Garden boxing action during Primo Carnera vs.Ernie Schaaf bout. Ernie Schaaf ducks one of Canera's left lead punches

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Primo Carnera

Primo Carnera
(Original Caption) 2/10/1933-New York

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Referee Raises Henry Armstrong's Hand

Referee Raises Henry Armstrong's Hand
(Original Caption) 5/31/1933-New York, NY - Announcer Henry Balogh raises Henry Armstrong's arm in token of victory over Barney Ross. Hurling punches from every angle, the St

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Boxing Action;Maxie Rosnblum & Mickey Wa

Boxing Action;Maxie Rosnblum & Mickey Wa
(Original Caption) 11/3/1933-New York, NY- Slipping away from his companions at the Club Ha Ha, Maxie Rosenblum taxied to Madison Square Garden on the night of November 3

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jim Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer

Jim Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jim Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer

Jim Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer
Max Baer (right) and Jimmy Braddock clinch during the fifth round of their championship fight at Madison Square Garden, June 13, 1935

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Max Baer and Jimmy Braddock Fighting

Max Baer and Jimmy Braddock Fighting
(Original Caption) Max Baer stands in the corner with the ropes against his back holding off Jimmy Braddock during their heavyweight championship fight before 40

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Max Baer Boxing Against Jimmy Braddock

Max Baer Boxing Against Jimmy Braddock
(Original Caption) 6/13/1935Jimmy Braddock wins the title from Max Baer, who is shown here missing with his famed right

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jimmy Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer

Jimmy Braddock Boxing Against Max Baer
(Original Caption) Jimmy Braddock (L) winning a championship match with Max Baer in 1935

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: College Basketball at Madison Square Garden

College Basketball at Madison Square Garden
Dinty Moore of Leland Stanford University lays up as Kenny Norton of Long Island University rushes up for a possible rebound during a game at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Crowd of Dressmakers at Meeting

Crowd of Dressmakers at Meeting
(Original Caption) 2/7/1936-New York

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jock McAvoy and John Henry Lewis in Boxing Pose

Jock McAvoy and John Henry Lewis in Boxing Pose
(Original Caption) 3/13/1936-New York, NY- Jock McAvoy, (l), British middleweight and light heavyweight champion, and John Henry Lewis, world's light heavyweight title-holder

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: 1936 US Olympic Basketball Team

1936 US Olympic Basketball Team
Portrait of members of the Universal Studios basketball team after winning a tournament at Madison Square Garden that earned them the right to represent the United States at the 1936 Summer Olympics

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: President Roosevelt Waving After Speech

President Roosevelt Waving After Speech
President Franklin Roosevelt waves with his supporters after making the final address of his campaign for re-election

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: As President Ended Campaign

As President Ended Campaign
President Roosevelt drinking water just before he began his final campaign address at a gigantic Democratic rally in Madison Square Garden, New York, Oct. 31

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Roosevelt Making Final Campaign Speech

Roosevelt Making Final Campaign Speech
(Original Caption) 10/31/1936-New York, NY- With this declaration serving as the keynote of his speech

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament at the Garden

Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament at the Garden
Overview of a crowded Madison Square Garden hosting the first Golden Gloves boxing tournament. New York, 1937

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Petey Sarron Lands Punch on Henry Armstrong

Petey Sarron Lands Punch on Henry Armstrong
(Original Caption) 10/29/1937-New York, NY- Sarron-Armstrong fight- Petey Sarron of Birmingham

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Stanford and C.C.N.Y

Stanford and C.C.N.Y
Hank Luisetti, number 7

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jim Braddock Boxing Against Tommy Farr

Jim Braddock Boxing Against Tommy Farr
Jim Braddock flicks Tommy Farr with a right during their ten round bout at Madison Square Garden, January 21, 1938. Farr's right fell short

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jim Braddock Boxing Against Tommy Farr

Jim Braddock Boxing Against Tommy Farr
Jim Braddock (right) lands a long left to Tommy Farr's chest in their ten-round bout at Madison Square Garden, New York City, January 21, 1938

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Joe DiMaggio Kissing James J. Braddock

Joe DiMaggio Kissing James J. Braddock
(Original Caption) Joe DiMaggio, hard hitting outfielder for the New York Yankees, bestows a kiss on James J

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Jim Braddock Boxing Against Tommy Farr

Jim Braddock Boxing Against Tommy Farr
Tommy Farr (left) and Jimmy Braddock in the center of the ring each looking for an opening during their ten round bout in Madison Square Garden, January 21, 1938

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Tommy Farr Punching Max Baer

Tommy Farr Punching Max Baer
(Original Caption) 3/11/1938-New York, NY- Max Baer (L), former heavyweight champion, gets his guard up in time to block a right jab by Tommy Farr, heavyweight champion of the British Isles

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Henry Armstrong and Barney Ross Boxing

Henry Armstrong and Barney Ross Boxing
(Original Caption) 5/30/1938-New York, NY- Henry Armstrong hit welterwieght champ Barney Ross with everything but the club license to annex his crown at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Henry Armstrong Punching Pedro Montanez

Henry Armstrong Punching Pedro Montanez
(Original Caption) 1/24/1940-New York, NY- Henry Armstrong (R) of Los Angeles drives Pedro Montanez of Puerto Rico into the ropes as Montanez winces from a just-delivered right to the head

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Playing Basketball on Ice

Playing Basketball on Ice
(Original Caption) Loop Game on Ice

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: College Basketball Game in New York

College Basketball Game in New York
Sam Milanovich of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers jumps up with the basketball against their game with the University of Fordham Rams

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Lew Jenkins & Lou Ambers In Ring

Lew Jenkins & Lou Ambers In Ring
(Original Caption) 5/10/1940-New York- Young Lew Jenkins, Texas knockout artist, and lightweight champion Lou Ambers in the ring at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: President FDR Speaking in Madison Square Garden

President FDR Speaking in Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Charles Lindbergh and Others Attending Rally

Charles Lindbergh and Others Attending Rally
(Original Caption) Senator Burton K

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Benny Goodman Crowns Queen at Dance

Benny Goodman Crowns Queen at Dance
(Original Caption) 5/31/1941-New York, NY- Madison Square Garden, scene of past "crownings" -- in more ways than one -- of the champions of sport, is the scene of another crowning

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Charles Lindbergh at America First Rally

Charles Lindbergh at America First Rally
Charles Lindbergh greets the crowd with a triumphant gesture at an America First rally at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Charles Lindbergh and Fellow Speakers

Charles Lindbergh and Fellow Speakers
(Original Caption) Speakers at America First Rally. New York: Speakers at tonight's America First Rally in Madison Square Garden are pictured on the rostrum

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Georgie Abrams Punching Tony Zale

Georgie Abrams Punching Tony Zale
(Original Caption) 11/28/1941-New York, NY- Tony Zale, who won his battle with Georgie Abrams (R) at Madison Square Garden by a decision

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Large Crowd Attending Jewish Rally

Large Crowd Attending Jewish Rally
(Original Caption) Some 12, 000 persons, mostly of Jewish faith

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Boxer Abe Simon Falling to the Canvas

Boxer Abe Simon Falling to the Canvas
(Original Caption) Preview of the End

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Roy Rogers and Trigger

Roy Rogers and Trigger
(Original Caption) 10/6/1942-NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Rodeo, starring Roy Rogers, singing cowboy star of republic pictures, held its dress rehersal at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Lightweight Boxer Punching Opponent in Bout

Lightweight Boxer Punching Opponent in Bout
Boxer Henry "Hank" Armstrong (left) avoids the right hook of Beau Jack in a non-title lightweight bout at Madison Square Garden. April 2, 1943

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Red Cross Show Sets Record

Red Cross Show Sets Record
(Original Caption) New York, N.Y.: The huge benefit show, which was expected to add $275, 000 to the Red Cross War fund, and in which more than 1, 000 stars of stage

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Fiorello La Guardia Raises His Fist

Fiorello La Guardia Raises His Fist
(Original Caption) 9/9/43-New York, New York: Mayor Fiorello La Guardia raises his arm in what almost looks like a fascist salute

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Politicians Entering Rally

Politicians Entering Rally
(Original Caption) Wallace and Truman at Rally. New York, N.Y.--Arm in arm, Vice President Henry A. Wallace (left), and Sen. Harry S

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Mary McLeod Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune
African American civil rights leader Mary McLeod Bethune speaks to a crowd at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Ray Robinson Punching Jake Lamotta

Ray Robinson Punching Jake Lamotta
Ray Robinson, Harlem's "uncrowned welter champ, " connects with a long right to Jake LaMotta's head at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Ray Robinson Boxing Against Jake LaMotta

Ray Robinson Boxing Against Jake LaMotta
(Original Caption) Robby Tops LaMotta in Garden Feature

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Afro-American Freedom Rally Madison Sq

Afro-American Freedom Rally Madison Sq
(Original Caption) 06/25/1945-New York

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: A. Phillip Randolph, Eleanor Roosevelt and Fiorella H. LaGuardia

A. Phillip Randolph, Eleanor Roosevelt and Fiorella H. LaGuardia
(Original Caption) 2/28/1946-New York, NY- Attending a rally in Madison Square Garden to save the FEPC from extinction are: (L-R) A

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: MacMitchell Wins Zamperini Ghost Mile

MacMitchell Wins Zamperini Ghost Mile
Leslie MacMitchell comes home to score his sixth straight victory of the season in the Zamperini Ghost Mile

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Referee Restraining Boxer Rocky Graziano

Referee Restraining Boxer Rocky Graziano
(Original Caption

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: New York Knicks and Detroit Falcons Fighting for Rebound

New York Knicks and Detroit Falcons Fighting for Rebound
(Original Caption) New York: Leo Gottleib (#9) and Ralph Kaplowitz (#5) of the Knicks, and Harold Brown (#24) of the Falcons

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Robinson Throws Punch in Title Match

Robinson Throws Punch in Title Match
(Original Caption) 12/20/1946-New York, NY- Tommy Bell of Youngstown

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Rally in Madison Square Garden

Rally in Madison Square Garden
(Original Caption) 6/4/1947-New York, NY: General view of the huge A.F. of L

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Firefighting Demonstration with Replica of Burning Building

Firefighting Demonstration with Replica of Burning Building
(Original Caption) 8/19/1947-New York, NY: In a realistic demonstration of their training, members of the New York Fire Department "fight a fire" in Cobweb Hall

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Paul Robeson with Famous Celebrities at Rally

Paul Robeson with Famous Celebrities at Rally
(Original Caption) In a rally in Madison Square garden, the progressive Citizens of America group launched a drive for a third political party. The principal speaker, Henry A

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Billy Fox and Jake LaMotta in Boxing Action

Billy Fox and Jake LaMotta in Boxing Action
(Original Caption) Billy Fox, (L), lands a right uppercut on Jake LaMotta during their scheduled 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Queen Of A Hobby Show Being Photographed

Queen Of A Hobby Show Being Photographed
(Original Caption) 11/23/1947-New York, NY: Hobby Show selects their Queen at Madison Square Garden

Background imageMadison Square Garden Collection: Louis Hitting Walcott During Fight

Louis Hitting Walcott During Fight
(Original Caption) 12/5/1947-NY



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"Madison Square Garden: A Historic Venue of Thrills, Drama, and Entertainment" Step into the iconic Madison Square Garden and be transported through time to witness some of the most exhilarating moments in sports and entertainment history. From legendary boxing matches to captivating theater performances, this venue has seen it all. In 1941, the crowd erupted with anticipation as Lou Nova faced off against Pat Comiskey in a gripping boxing match that would forever be etched in Madison Square Garden's legacy. The intensity inside those four ropes was palpable as these warriors battled for glory. Even beyond the realm of sports, it has been a stage for unforgettable events. In a black-and-white photograph capturing nostalgia, we catch a glimpse of the late Frank C Ives engrossed in a championship game at this hallowed ground. His passion mirrored that of countless fans who have experienced pure joy within these walls. But Madison Square is not just about its famous garden; it encompasses an entire district pulsating with life. The historic theater nestled within its confines hosted Winter Season 1882-83's program for "Young Mrs. Winthrop, " enchanting audiences with its timeless tale. As night falls over Madison Square, lithographs come alive with vibrant lights illuminating every corner. The energy is infectious as people flock to experience thrilling performances at the renowned Garden Theater or witness monumental fights like Muhammad Ali versus Zora Folley – an event immortalized by posters scattered throughout New York City. From atop the Empire State Building's observation deck, one can gaze westward towards this bustling hub where dreams are realized and legends are born, and is here that Ford unveiled their new creation in 1927 – symbolizing progress amidst an ever-evolving cityscape. The view from Manhattan captures both lower Midtown and Downtown areas while showcasing Madison Square's prominent presence on this grand canvas called New York City.

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