JOHNSON, JACK-JIM JEFFRIES SOUVENIR PIN (1910)

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 a rare pinback button.
This pinabck measures 3/4 inch in diameter.The pinack is clean on the front.The back has the manufacturers label and the origrinal pin.The pinback reads "Well I Guess Not,White Hope".Rare.