Jack Johnson Collection

Crowds waiting for Johnson in N.Y. between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Crowds waiting for Johnson in N.Y. between c1910 and c1915. Shows crowds waiting for African American boxer, John Arthur ("Jack") Johnson (1878-1946)

Johnson - Flynn contest, July 4 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Johnson - Flynn contest, July 4 1912. Shows boxers Jack Johnson (1878-1946) and Jim Flynn (1879-1935) (born Andrew Chiariglione) in the ring at Las Vegas, New Mexico, July 4, 1912

Jack Johnson, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Jack Johnson, between c1910 and c1915

Jack Johnson, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Jack Johnson, between c1910 and c1915

American world heavweight boxing champion Jack Johnson in a 1908 Austin 100hp Creator
American world heavweight boxing champion Jack Johnson in a 1908 Austin 100hp

Boxing glove signed by Jack Johnson, 1919-1945. Creator: Ken-Wel Sporting Goods Company
Burgundy leather left handed boxing glove with tan cotton tie. A white tag on top of the wrist reads " Ken-Wel / BRAND" in blue text

Photographic postcard with photos of Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries, 1910
" Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada. The boxers are pictured separately but facing each other. Each mans name is written below his feet

Photographic postcard of James J. Jeffries staggering away from Jack Johnson, 1910
" Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries in Reno, Nevada. Jeffries can be seen in the background to be staggering away from Johnson

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Jack Johnson: The First Black World Heavyweight Boxing Champion - A Trailblazer in the Ring and Beyond. Discover the captivating story of Jack Johnson, the groundbreaking athlete who defied racial barriers and became the undisputed champion of the boxing world. This collection showcases rare and historic images, including a color lithograph of Johnson's triumphant arrival in Chicago after winning the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in 1908. Witness the signed boxing glove from Ken-Wel Sporting Goods Company, a testament to his legendary status in the ring during the 1919-1945 era. Delve into the iconic photographic postcards of Johnson's battles against James J. Jeffries, featuring the iconic image of Jeffries staggering away from Johnson in 1910. Explore this captivating journey through time, as we celebrate Jack Johnson's indelible impact on sports history.