DEMPSEY, JACK-JESS WILLARD REALL PHOTO POSTCARD (1919-BEFORE START OF FIGHT)

JO Sports Inc.

Regular price $185.00

HISTORY: On July 4,1919 on a blazing hot day in Toledo, Ohio Jack Dempsey ushered in a new era in boxing with his devastating victory over Jess Willard, then Heavyweight Champion. As America was at the dawn of the exciting "roaring 20's" it had a new and exciting champion to go with it, Jack Dempsey. Offered here is an original souvenir, real photo postcard from 1919 which depicts the crowd and fighters in the ring before the start of this fight.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original real photo postcard. Unused. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back with a pencil notation on back. Not creased or torn. A fine example. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."

Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Condition: Excellent