WILLARD, JESS SIGNED POLICE GAZETTE GALLERY OF CHAMPIONS SUPPLEMENT

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Jess Willard, The Pottawatomie Giant, defeated Jack Johnson in Havana, Cuba on April 5, 1915 with a controversial KO in the 26th round to win the Heavyweight Title. He defended the title once before losing it to Jack Dempsey on July 4, 19191 in Toledo, Ohio. Offered here is an original Police Gazette Gallery Of Champions supplement of Jess Willard which he has boldly signed in ink. From the collection of boxer Vince Handley.
Offered here is an original Police Gazette Gallery of Champions supplement of former world heavyweight champion Jess Willard from September, 1955. From the collection of former boxer Vince Handley. This is an original, color, paper Police Gazette Gallery of Champions supplement picturing Jess Willard in fight pose. Bold color and print. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased. Minor edge and surface wear. Signed in ink, "Jess Willard 3/3 60." 9 3/4" x 12 1/2." A Willard signature on a photo or picture is quite rare, especially in this size. Guaranteed original Police Gazette Gallery of Champions supplement with an original ink signature of Jess Willard by Craig Hamilton of josportsinc.com.

Size: 9 3/4 x 12 1/2

Condition: excellent