JOHNSON, JACK-JIM JEFFRIES SOUVENIR POSTCARD (1910)

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 souvenir postcard advertising the fight between Johnson and Jeffries.
This is an original, souvenir postcard with graphic depictions of the two fighters. Copyrighted in 1910 by Bert B. Sharkey with his imprint at lower right. Unused postcard. Not creased by has compressions at the corners. Clean front and back. Edge and corner wear. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."