JIM JEFFRIES - JACK JOHNSON - TEX RICKARD JULY 4, 1910 FIGHT OF THE CENTURY REAL PHOTO POSTCARD.
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Winning Bid:
$468.05
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, March 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
3.5x5.5" postcard features superb image from this legendary fight. Crisp photo shows Jeffries and Johnson in boxing stance w/legendary boxing promoter Rickard standing in between w/crowded audience in bkg. Fight took place July 4, 1910 and was billed as the fight of the century. Former undefeated heavyweight champion James Jeffries came out of retirement saying "I Am Going Into This Fight For The Sole Purpose Of Proving That A White Man Is Better Than A Negro." 22,000 people watched in 100 degree temperatures in downtown Reno, NV as Johnson defeated the former champion Jeffries, earning him $225,000 and silencing critics. Reverse has penciling as sent, w/July 5, 1910 San Francisco, CA postmark, one day after the fight. Message mentions "Poor Old Jeff" being beaten and refers to Johnson w/racial slur. Some corner foxing w/small crease at upper left corner, but o/w VF.
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