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HISTORY: 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 real photo postcard depicting Jeffries sharpening a tool at his training camp in California.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, real photo postcard. Used and date stamped June 4, 1910, one month before the fight with Jack Johnson. Bold, clear image. Minor soiling at right edhe otherwise clean. Not creased. Corner wear. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."
