DEMPSEY, JACK SIGNED ORIGINAL LARGE FORMAT PHOTOGRAPH (AS CHAMPION)
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Regular price $1,250.00
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. Offered here is an original studio portrait of Jack Dempsey done by the notable Apeda Studios of New York in 1919 which he has signed and inscribed in ink.
This is a magnificent full fight pose studio portrait of Jack Dempsey. The image is clear and sharp. No creases or tears. Professionally matted. Signed by Dempsey in ink as champion, " Here is Hoping You sign up a Champ Some Day Best Wishes To Emmet Smith Jack Dempsey." Rare and early studio portrait of Dempsey, signed after he beat Willard for the title. 10" x 13."
This is a magnificent full fight pose studio portrait of Jack Dempsey. The image is clear and sharp. No creases or tears. Professionally matted. Signed by Dempsey in ink as champion, " Here is Hoping You sign up a Champ Some Day Best Wishes To Emmet Smith Jack Dempsey." Rare and early studio portrait of Dempsey, signed after he beat Willard for the title. 10" x 13."
Size: 10 x 13
Condition: excellent