WILLARD, JESS ORIGINAL PINBACK (CIRCA 1915)

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 pinback of Jess Willard which dates to his victory over Jack Johnson.
This pin has a bold image of Willard with his name at the bottom. Pin firmly attached to the reverse. Has a compression on the upper right corner. Generally clean. The back has only minor soiling. 1 3/8" in diameter.