Jack Johnson Melton Jacket

Before Dec. 26, 1908, no black man had ever fought for the world heavyweight championship. Champ Tommy Burns accepted the enormous sum of $30,000 to give Jack Johnson a shot, and the Galveston Giant made history. As champion, Johnson lived larger than anyone had seen from a black man -- fine clothes, extravagant parties, international celebrity. This made him a hero to many in the black community but did not endear him to white America and calls went out for a “Great White Hope” to defeat him. But none could. The filmmaker Ken Burns called Johnson “the most famous and the most notorious African-American on earth.”

Officially licensed by Jack Johnson.

DETAILS

• 51% Wool, 49% Polyester
• Satin interior liner
• Color of the actual product may vary from photo
• Wash with cold water
• Hang to dry
• Studio model is 5'11"/180lbs and wearing size M

SHIPPING/RETURNS

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• Sale items can be exchanged for a different size in the same style only
• No refunds or store credits will be issued for sale or discounted items
• Purchaser is responsible for any applicable duty charges
• Items may be delivered via separate shipments