1921 RARE JACK DEMPSEY "JERSEY CITY" BUTTON FOR CARPENTIER FIGHT.
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Winning Bid:
$584.10
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:00:00 PM)
Item Description
1.25". Schwerdtle Stamp Co. of Bridgeport, CT back paper. Issued for the July, 2 1921 bout that took place at Boyle's Thirty Acres in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dempsey won by knockout in the 4th round. The fight became the first world title fight to be carried over on radio, ushering in an era of boxing radiocasts that lasted until televised boxing came along. It was the first ever boxing match to produce $1,000,000 dollars in revenue, or a "million dollar gate" at a then record of $1,789,238. Both fighters are members of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Button has noticeable aging and some staining, oxidation on the metal collet. However, front retains glossy finish and image remains unaffected. VG. A boxing rarity, the first we've offered in our 54 years. Paul Muchinsky Collection Book Example.
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