CORBETT, JAMES J. ANTIQUE PHOTO (CIRCA 1894 AS CHAMPION)

James J. Corbett was born on September 1, 1866 in San Francisco, California. He won the World Heavyweight Title from John L. Sullivan on September 7, 1892. He retired after losing to Jim Jeffries on August 14, 1903 with a final record of 11-4-2 with 2 no contests and 7 KO's. Presented here is an original, first generation photograph of James J. Corbett, as world heavyweight champion, seated next to Rob Roy Benton with two others looking on.
This is an original, first generation, mounted photograph. Stamped on mount by photographer, Elmer Chickering & Co. Bold, clear image. Clean. Has some edge wear and cracks and chips on mount. Photo itself is fine. Not creased. 10" x 12."