DEMPSEY, JACK WIRE PHOTO (1925-POSING WITH PHIL SCOTT)

Jack Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado. He defeated Jess Willard on July 4, 1919 to win the World Heavyweight Title and held the title until September 23, 1926 when he lost to Gene Tunney. Dempsey announced his retirement in February of 1928 with a final record of 64-6-9 with 49 KO's. Presented here is an original antique wirephoto of Jack Dempsey posing with Harry Preston and Phil Scott. Dempsey fought Scott in a charity exhibition and Preston was the promoter.
This original antique wirephoto of Jack Dempsey is 8" x 10." There are small creases in the corners and along the right edge. There is a rip half way down the right side. Clean.