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Lot # 622: 1919 Jack Dempsey vs. Jess Willard Fight Program

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 5 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "November 2010 Catalog",
which ran from 11/18/2010 12:00 AM to
12/17/2010 9:00 PM



This rare program was sold on-site in Toledo, Ohio, at the Jack Dempsey vs. Jack Willard fight on the 4th of July in 1919. The fight ended with Dempsey becoming the world's champion heavyweight boxer, after initially leaving the ring after the first round because he thought the referee announced him the winner by knock out. He came back to continue fighting Willard for two more rounds, and won. This program was published by F.W. Briggs of New York. The contents are complete and VG. The front and back covers have had some professional restoration, but appear Good.

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