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Lot # 897: Rare 1919 Willard - Dempsey Pre-Fight Poster

Starting Bid: $400.00

Bids: 3 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "June 2011 Catalog",
which ran from 5/17/2011 12:00 PM to
6/24/2011 9:00 PM



A very rare pre-fight advertising poster for the July 4, 1919 heavyweight title fight in Toledo, Ohio in which Jack Dempsey destroyed Jess Willard to win the title and usher in a new era of boxing. The poster pictures both fighters and dignitaries involved in the fight and promotion including Tex Rickard, Jimmy DeForest and Jack "Doc" Kearns. Printed on heavy stock. Bold images and color. Edge and corner wear. Overall VG. 18x27."

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