JEFFRIES, JAMES JIM-A-DA-JEFF SHEET MUSIC (1909)

HISTORY: James J. Jeffries was born on April 15, 1875 in Carroll, Ohio. He won the World Heavyweight Title on June 9, 1899 from Bob Fitzsimmons. He retired after losing to Jack Johnson on July 4, 1910, his only loss, with a final record of 18-1-2 with 15 KO's. Jeffries was one of the most beloved heavyweight champions in the history of the sport. Offered here is the original sheet music for Jim-A-Da-Jeff with words and music by Dorothy Forrester which was published in 1909 to salute James Jeffries as he prepared to fight Jack Johnson.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is original, 6 page (including covers) sheet music with a color cover picturing James Jeffries in various poses. No center crease. Clean inside and out. Intact, but some separation at binding. Edge and corner wear. 10 1/2" x 13 3/4." Racial lyrics referring to the upcoming fight with Jack Johnson.