JO Sports Inc.
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. Presented here is an original advertsing for the reception and ball to hear the prejudiced song, "Oh You Jeffries'" a prefight rant predicting a Jeffries victory.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, 1910, advertising card. Two sided, advertising the ball on one side and the song on the other. Bold print. Not creased. Some toning from age. Minor corner wear. 2 3/4" x 4 3/4." Rare, the only example we have seen.
