DEMPSEY, JACK -GENE TUNNEY II EXHIBIT CARD (1927)

JO Sports Inc.

Regular price $85.00

HISTORY: On September 22, 1927, in Chicago heavyweight champion Gene Tunney defended his title against the man he took it from a year earlier, public favorite Jack Dempsey. There was great attention from the public for this rematch despite Tunney's easy win a year earlier. In round seven of the rematch Dempsey dropped Tunney, but ignored referee Dave Barry's instruction to go to a neutral corner. This afforded Tunney a chance to recover. The fight was forever more known as the "Long Count." Offered here is an original, exhibit card which depicts the two fighters in ring at the end of the fight with Tunney being declared winner.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago exhibit card. Bold, clear image. Minor stain at front bottom and some soiling on reverse.  Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. 3 1/4" x 5 1/4."

Size: 3 1/4" x 5 1/4"

Condition: Very Good