Boxer's Words Go Free after Years in Prison
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Boxer's Words Go Free after Years in Prison
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Photos and biographical article about John Johnson, "known to the world as Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion of the world and the first black boxer to hold the title." Description of his life and career, raised in late 19th century Texas and surrendering as a fugitive to federal prison at Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1920 after escaping in about 1914. Subject of many stories about black boxers, including books and movies such as "The Great White Hope."
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1997-06-22
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The Kansas City Star
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Shelf Locator
Vertical File: African Americans--Prominent
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Restriction on Access
This document is not available online. You may come to the Missouri Valley Room to view it or request a photocopy from the Library's Document Delivery service. http://www.kclibrary.org/copy-requests
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