JEFFRIES, JAMES J. ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1910-TRAINING CAMP FOR JOHNSON FIGHYT)

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. Offered here is an original, large format, antique photograph of James Jeffries at his training camp for the Johnson fight wrestling with a sparring partner.
This is an original, first generation, large format photograph. It is mounted on antique board. Clipped corner at upper left. Damage on right border. Photo identified in ink on lower border. Printer ink at top border. Image of Jeffries and sparring partner is bold and clear. Not creased. 9 1/2" x 14 1/2." Rare in this size.