Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard
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Description
View of boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Jess Willard; spectators in background. Printed on front: "Jack Dempsey knocks out Jess Willard, Toledo, O., July 4, 1919 and becomes champion of the world. James Montgomery Flagg." Printed on back: "May I play host and say 'hello' to you in my restaurant where food and friendliness are knockouts. On Broadway bet. 49th & 50th Sts., New York City. A Colourpicture publication, Boston 15, Mass., New York office, 489 Fifth Avenue." Also printed on back is facsimile signature of Jack Dempsey.
Details
- Creator:
- Flagg, James Montgomery, 1877-1960
- Resource ID:
- hr000969
- Subject:
- Dempsey, Jack, 1862-1895
- Willard, Jess, 1881-1968
- Boxers (Sports)--United States
- Postcards
- Publisher:
- Colourpicture
- Date:
- unknown
- Format:
- 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
- Department:
- Ernie Harwell Sports Collection
- Location:
- Postcards-Biography-Dempsey, Jack
- Copyright:
- Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.