JOHNSON, JACK-JAMES JEFFRIES ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1910)

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Regular price $400.00

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, first generation, antique Dana photo from this bout.
This first generation, antique photo from the Johnson-Jeffries bout is 4 1/4" x 6 1/2." The corners are slightly soft and small numbers have been written on the photo in red ink. No rips or tears.

Size: 4 1/4 x 6 1/2

Condition: excellent