SHARKEY, TOM & BILLY JORDAN ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1910 AT JOHNSON-JEFFRIES FIGHT)

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 antique Percy Dana Photo of Tom Sharkey and Billy Jordan being announced at this fight.
This antique Percy Dana photo of Tom Sharkey and Billy Jordan is 4 1/4" x 6 1/4." There is a small rip in the lower right corner. Clean photo.