Lot # 1729: 1909 Jack Johnson "Champion of the World" Poster
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Item was in Auction Summer 2026, which ran from Thu, Aug 27, 2026 11:59 AM to Thu, Sep 10, 2026 9:59 PM
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Description
Long before Muhammad Ali’s meteoric rise to fame as a proud Black athlete, Heavyweight legend Jack Johnson set a telling precedent, establishing himself in an even brasher demeanor than his Louisville-born successor. This vintage 1909 15-3/4 x 19-3/4" broadside was issued shortly after Johnson’s claim as the first-ever black Heavyweight Champion. Printed on thick stock by Brandt & Scheible, the poster portrays Johnson in a boxing pose and is accented by likenesses of his Galveston, Texas log cabin birthplace and Johnson in his automobile. Despite significant perimeter/interior creasing, notching, and tearing, this ready-to-display piece is still quite presentable.
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