DEMPSEY, JACK SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH (SIGNED IN 1942)

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 a promotional photograph of Jack Dempsey which he has signed and inscribed to sports writer Charles Leseman.
This is an original, 8" x 10", promotional photo of Dempsey in full fight pose. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Light fold in lower left corner. No tears. Boldly signed in fountain pen, "To my pal "Charlie" Best Wishes & Good Luck Jack Dempsey 6/20/42."