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

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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 antique photo ringside from the bout in 1910.
This mounted antique photo measures 7 inches by 9 inches.The photo has light vertical wrinkles barely noticable.The rest of the photo is clean.The mounting has corner damage and writing in pencil at the bottom edge mentioning where the photo was taken.The back has some glue residue on the mounting.The image is vivid.

Size: 7 x 9

Condition: very good