JOHNSON, JACK-JIM JEFFRIES ORIGINAL PANORAMA PHOTOGRAPH (1910)

HISTORY: 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. Offered here is a very rare original panoramic photograph taken thirty minutes before the fight . It depicts the crowd scene and ring inside the stadium.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, first generation panoramic photo. Copyright is 1910 by J & J Company. Along the top information is provided on the site(Reno, Nevada), date(July 4, 1910), purse($121,000.00), gate(270,775.00), names of fighters(Jeffries and Johnson) and attendance(19 to 20 thousand). Phenomenal photograph shows the crowd in detail, the ring, advertising at the fight and the cameras positioned to film the fight. Images are extremely sharp. Edge and corner wear. Exceedingly rare. 19 3/4" x 70."