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THBHeavyweight Boxing Champ, Jess Willard, Two Rare Wild West Show Promotional Pennants
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveJun 22, 2018
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Lot of 2 felt pennants, the first, a red and pink pennant, approx. 10 x 28.5 in., with depiction of boxer Jess Willard at left and phrase, "Jess Willard & Buffalo Bill Show"; and navy blue pennant, 11 x 28.5 in., featuring painted likeness of Willard and phrase, "Jess Willard with 101 Ranch."
In 1915, Jess Willard (1881-1968) fought Jack Johnson, the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World, and beat him. Heralded as the "Great White Hope," Willard capitalized on his boxing fame and had a short-lived acting career; his own vaudeville show; appeared in the feature film The Challenge of Chance; and joined Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. He greatly profited from his appearances until he lost the world championship to Jack Dempsey in 1919.
Scattered spotting/staining on Buffalo Bill pennant.Condition
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