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

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 a real photo postcard of former champion John L. Sullivan shaking hands with Jim Jeffries in Reno before the fight.

FULL DESCRIPTION: 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."