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. Offered here is an original, real photo postcard depicting Johnson and a group in the ring before the fight.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, unused, Dana, real photo postcard numbered 84 in the series of Johnson-Jeffries postcards of this fight. Bold, clear image. AZO stamp on back. Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. Minor back damage from being mounted, otherwise clean. 3 3/8" x 5 3/8."
