DEMPSEY, JACK & ESTELLE TAYLOR ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPH (1925)

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, first generation photo of then world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his wife Estelle Taylor traveling on the ship Berengaria on May 6, 1925
This is an original, first generation photograph with date stamp on back. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Clean with no staining. 4 1/4" x 6 1/2."