JEFFRIES, JIM REAL PHOTO POSTCARD (1910-PRE FIGHT)
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Regular price $300.00
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. Presented here is an original, real photo postcard of Jim Jeffries in Reno on June 22, 1910 before the fight.
This is an original, real photo postcard depicting Jeffries on Commercial Row in Reno. Date stamped Jun 22 1910 at lower right. Unused. Unrelated signature at bottom. Tiny crease in upper right corner. Corner wear. Clean. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."
This is an original, real photo postcard depicting Jeffries on Commercial Row in Reno. Date stamped Jun 22 1910 at lower right. Unused. Unrelated signature at bottom. Tiny crease in upper right corner. Corner wear. Clean. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."
Size: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2
Condition: very good