SULLIVAN, JOHN L. & JIM JEFFRIES REAL PHOTO POSTCARD (1910-SHAKING HANDS IN RENO)

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 a real photo postcard of former champion John L. Sullivan shaking hands with Jim Jeffries in Reno before the fight.
This is an original, real photo postcard. Bold, clear image. Clean. Postcard is unused. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."