JOHNSON, JACK-JESS WILLARD REAL PHOTO POSTCARD (1915)

Jess Willard, born December 29, 1881 in St. Clere, Kansas in rural Pottawatomie County - died December 15, 1968 in Los Angeles, California, was a world Heavyweight boxing champion. A working cowboy, he did not begin boxing until he was almost thirty years old. Despite his late start, Jess Willard proved successful as a boxer, defeating top-ranked opponents to earn a chance to fight for the championship. On April 5, 1915 in front of a huge crowd at the Vedado Racetrack in Havana, Cuba, in the 26th round he knocked out champion Jack Johnson to win the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship. Presented here is a real photo post card from the bout in 1915.
This is a real photo post card from the Jack Johnson-Jess Willard bout in 1915.The card measures 3 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches.The photo card shows some minor soiling,front and back.The corners are somewhat rounded,no creases.The back is black other then the post card markings.The images are clean.Great action shot!