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Photographic postcard of James J. Jeffries staggering away from Jack Johnson, 1910
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Photographic postcard of James J. Jeffries staggering away from Jack Johnson, 1910
" Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada. Jeffries can be seen in the background to be staggering away from Johnson. Two officials also stand in the ring. Their names are written in ink on their images. There postcard has been mailed and there is writing and a green one cent stamp on the reverse of the postcard. Jeffries is perhaps most famous for being United States " Great White Hope", since the nation expected him to come out of his retirement to beat the African-American boxer Jack Johnson. Johnson, the first Black American world heavyweight boxing champion, won the match and and retained the title
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This photographic postcard captures a pivotal moment in boxing history - the infamous "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada, 1910. In this image, we witness Jeffries staggering away from Johnson, his opponent who would ultimately claim victory. The intensity of the match is palpable as two officials stand stoically in the ring, their names carefully inscribed on their images. The reverse side of this postcard reveals its journey through time - it has been mailed with a green one cent stamp and bears handwritten words that add depth to its historical significance. This fight marked an important chapter in American sports history as well as racial dynamics during that era. James J. Jeffries was hailed as the United States' "Great White Hope" expected to emerge victorious against Jack Johnson, the first Black American world heavyweight boxing champion. However, Johnson shattered expectations by defeating Jeffries and retaining his title. Preserved by the National Museum of African American History and Culture at Smithsonian Institution, this print serves not only as a testament to these legendary boxers but also highlights America's cultural heritage and ongoing pursuit of equality. Through this powerful visual artifact, we are transported back to a defining moment where race intersected with sport - reminding us how far we have come while acknowledging there is still work to be done for true inclusivity within our society.
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