JEFFRA, HARRY-JOEY ARCHIBALD ON SITE POSTER (1939)

On September 28, 1939 at Griffith Stadium in Washington D.C. featherweights Joey Archibald and Harry Jeffra fought for the featherweight title. Archibald won a 15 round split decision and the title. "Most of the 10,000 fans who saw the fight 'booed' heartily for fifteen minutes and showered the ring with refuse last night when the split decision was announced... Sports writers were virtually unanimous in believing Jeffra the winner." (UP). Offered here is a rare, original, on site poster for this event.
This is an original, paper, on site poster with graphic depictions of the fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Professionally linen backed. Clean. Not creased or torn. 16" x 24."