JOHNSON, JACK-JIM JEFFRIES O! YOU JEFFRIES PINBACK (1910)

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. Offered here is an original pinback from this event issued in support of Jim Jeffries for this event.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, metallic, pinback entitled  "O! YOU JEFFRIES!" which depicts Jeffries knocking Johnson out. Manufacturer's label for Walter Brunt Co. of San Francisco on the back. Bold color and print. Not scratched or dented. Pin firmly attached to back. 1 1/4" in diameter. Exceptionally rare, the only we have seen.