DEMPSEY, JACK APPEARANCE ON SITE BROADSIDE/POSTER (1920'S)

Jack Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado. He defeated Jess Willard on July 4, 1919 to win the World Heavyweight Title and held the title until September 23, 1926 when he lost to Gene Tunney. Dempsey posted victories in his career over Fred Fulton, Billy Miske, Georges Carpentier, Luis Firpo and Tommy Gibbons. Dempsey announced his retirement in February of 1928 with a final record of 64-6-9 with 49 KO's. Dempsey opened a famous restaurant in New York on Broadway during his retirement. Offered here is an original broadside/poster which advertised world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey appearance at a baseball game played in upstate New York.
This is an original on site broadside/poster which names Jack Dempsey as world heavyweight champion. Circa 1920's. Bold color and print. Clean back and front. Edge wear and closed tear on right edge with no paper loss. 8 1/2" x 11."