DEMPSEY, JACK SIGNED PHOTO

HISTORY: Jack Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado. He defeated Jess Willard on July 4, 1919 to win the World Heavyweight Title and held the title until September 23, 1926 when he lost to Gene Tunney. Dempsey announced his retirement in February of 1928 with a final record of 64-6-9 with 49 KO's. Presented here is a signed photograph of Jack Dempsey taken during his military service in the 1940's.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an 8 x 10, sepia tone photograph of Jack Dempsey taken during the 1940's in military uniform. Dempsey has inscribed and signed this photograph in bold ink, " To Kerry Hilane the Champ Best Of Luck Son From Your Dad's Friend Jack Dempsey 6-8-45." The photo has no rips or tears. It has a few compressions, mostly from handling. A sharp image. A scarce signed photograph of the former champion in uniform.