JOHNSON, JACK-JAMES JEFFRIES ADVERTISING LARGE FORMAT PHOTO (1910)

On July 4, 1910 Jack Johnson successfully defended his heavyweight title against Jim Jeffries, the former champion. Jeffries had retired undefeated champion after his last fight in 1904. Encouraged greatly by a racist public eager to get rid of Jack Johnson, Jeffries agreed to fight Johnson, but age and an almost six year lay-off, coupled with Johnson's great skill and youth proved to be too much. Jeffries was easily defeated in a one sided match. Presented here is an original, large format photograph depicting the end of the fight with Johnson standing over Jeffries as referee Tex Rickard watches as Jeffries can not rise. This was used as an advertisement for James E. Pepper Whiskey.
This is an original, large format photograph. Bold, clear image. Clean. Photo is mounted on original mount and has been matted. Not creased or torn. Very minor surface wear and minor foxing near top of photo. Photo is 11" x 16 and matted to 15" x 20."