WILLARD, JESS M. SIGNED PHOTO POSTCARD (SGC AUTHENTICATED)

HISTORY: Jess Willard, The Pottawatomie Giant, defeated Jack Johnson in Havana, Cuba on April 5, 1915 with a controversial KO in the 26th round to win the Heavyweight Title. He defended the title once before losing it to Jack Dempsey on July 4, 19191 in Toledo, Ohio. Offered here is an original ink signature of Jess Willard on a photo postcard. Authenticated by SGC.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, photo postcard of Jess Willard. Boldly signed in ink, "Jess M. Willard." The name JESS WILLARD was added to the postcard. Has been postmarked. Bold, clear image. Slight toning from aging, otherwise clean. Not creased or torn. 3 1/4" x 5 1/2." Authenticated and encapsulated by SGC with their cert # 1006975