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Lot # 976: Jack Johnson v. "Fireman" Jim Flynn Full Ticket (1912)

Starting Bid: $500.00

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Item was in Auction "Masters17",
which ran from 9/27/2017 10:00 AM to
10/27/2017 10:00 PM



Jack Johnson fought Fireman Jim Flynn on July 4, 1912, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Johnson stopped Flynn in the 9th round to successfully defend his World Heavyweight Title. "Flynn displayed no ability throughout the fight." Flynn was cut about the face and by the sixth round, he was deliberately trying to butt the champion's chin with his head. Time after time, as Johnson held him powerless in the clinches, Flynn jerked his head upward. The referee warned him repeatedly, but it did no good. Flynn told the referee, "He's hold me, he's holding me!" In the seventh round, he began leaping upward every time he could work his head under Johnson's chin. The fight was stopped in the ninth round by the state police, who declared it a brutal exhibition. The referee then announced that Johnson had won and the fight was over." Associated Press - July 5, 1912. Presented here is an original, full, unused ticket for this event, which pictures both fighters and includes a section, row and seat number. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Clean front and back. The two stubs have small tape reinforcement on the back. Not creased or torn. Minor corner wear. 2.25x 8.15" One of the nicest looking and sought after Johnson tickets.

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