JEFFRIES, JAMES J. & JAMES J. CORBETT ORIGINAL PHOTO (1910-TRAINING FOR JOHNSON)

HISTORY: 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. Offered here is an original, first generation, mounted photo which depicts James Jeffries in a sparring session in training for this fight as James J. Corbett looks on.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, first generation, mounted photo. Bold, clear image. Clean. Not creased. Has a closed tear from top border running down 2 inches. Slight fading on right edge.  Corner wear. 6" x 8."