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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. Presented here is an original photo postcard which depicts the former world heavyweight champion James J. Jeffries at his California camp for the Johnson fight bathing in the San Lorenzo River.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, 1910, photo postcard by the Janssen Litho Company of San Francisco with their impression in right left corner. Unused postcard. Bold, clear image. Minor soiling. Minor edge wear. Not creased. Piece missing at lower border not affecting the image. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2. Scarce.
