JEFFRIES, JAMES ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PHOTO (1910-BEING ANNOUNCED AT JOHNSON FIGHT)

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, first generation, antique photograph depicting Jeffries being announced to the crowd by Billy Jordan as Tex Rickard and his second Joe Choynski look on.
This is an original, first generation photo printed on heavy stock. Bold, clear image. Clean with no stains. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. 6" x8 1/4."