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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 sitting in his corner as his seconds attend to him before the fight began.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, Dana Studios, 1910, real photo postcard with AZO stamp on the back. Unused. Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. Clean front and back. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." Encapsulated and authenticated by SGC with grade 2.5 and cert # 0132164.
