JACK DEMPSEY SIGNED "THE LONG COUNT FIGHT" BOOK PAGE.
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Auction #215 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 987 in auction 215
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Item Description
Clipped 3-7/8x5-3/8" book page showing the historic Sept. 22, 1927 boxing match that took place at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. This was a rematch between World Heavyweight Champion Gene Tunney and former champion Jack Dempsey, whom Tunney had beaten almost a year to the day, winning the title in Philadelphia, PA. In the seventh round, Dempsey knocked Tunney to the canvas, the first time in Tunney's career that he'd been knocked down. Dempsey ignored a newly instituted rule that required him to retreat to a neutral corner before the referee could count out the knocked-down boxer. This gave Tunney a few precious extra seconds, resulting in the fight being named "The Long Count Fight." Tunney ultimately defended his title. This was Dempsey's last fight, he retired afterwards. Clipped page has photo image of Dempsey knocked to the mat, Tunney in neutral corner w/caption beneath. Dempsey has signed in blue felt tip pen. Center of each margin has .25" wide strip of clear tape, but these would mat out if so desired. Fine/VF. Comes with Hake's COA and JSA LOA.
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