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HISTORY: 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 original. real photo postcard which depicts Jeffries landing a left jab to the head of Johnson. Dana Photo No 3.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, Dana Studios No. 3, 1910, real photo postcard with AZO stamp on the back. Unused. Not creased or torn. Notation on back. Two minor marks on back, likely from mounting. Minor corner wear. Clean front and back. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2."
One of the rarer images from this historic fight.
