DEMPSEY, JACK & GENE TUNNEY WIRE PHOTO (1934)

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 announced his retirement in February of 1928 with a final record of 64-6-9 with 49 KO's. Presented here is an original wirephoto of Jack Dempsey being introduced with Gene Tunney before the Baer-Carnera fight. It was the first time they were in the ring together after their second fight. It is an Acme photo.
This original wirephoto of Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney is 7" x 9." The corners are slightly soft and there is a small rip along the top edge. Clean image.