signed unbound
by WILLARD, Jess (1881-1968)
unbound. very good(+). Fine ball point pen signature on a 5" x 3" card, "Jess Willard", c. 1967. American boxer best remembered for defeating Jack Johnson on April 5, 1915, becoming Heavyweight Champion of the World. He would retain his belt until 1919, the year he was defeated by Jack Dempsey. (Inventory #: 284575)