DEMPSEY, JACK-JESS WILLARD REAL PHOTO POSTCARD (1919-PRE FIGHT)

On July 4,1919 on a blazing hot day in Toledo, Ohio Jack Dempsey ushered in a new era in boxing with his devastating victory over Jess Willard, then Heavyweight Champion. As America was at the dawn of the exciting "roaring 20's" it had a new and exciting champion to go with it, Jack Dempsey. Offered here is a real photo postcard of the two fighters in the ring before the fight began.
This is an original, unused, blank back, real photo postcard with photographer stamp at bottom center edge. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. Generally clean. 3 1/4" x 5 1/2."