国立アメリカ歴史博物館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (国立アメリカ歴史博物館Instagram)「Today in 1910: Jack Johnson, the reigning heavyweight champion and first Black boxer to hold the title, faced off against Jim Jeffries. Johnson’s victory triggered racist violence across the country. Jeffries was the heavyweight champion from 1899 to 1905, but refused to fight Black boxers. Jack Johnson became the first Black heavyweight champion by defeating Tommy Burns, a successor of Jeffries. Burns only agreed to fight Johnson when record prize money was offered. Many white boxing fans were outraged by having a Black heavyweight champion. (Swipe to read the back of this cigarette card. Notice his title is not acknowledged, unlike his white counterparts. Keep swiping to compare with Jeffries’ card. Tell us what you notice in comments.) Outraged fans called for Jeffries to come out of retirement and fight Johnson. Jeffries agreed. Called the "Fight of the Century," the match was heavily promoted as a battle for racial superiority. Jeffries was given the nickname the “Great White Hope.” Johnson won. He knocked Jeffries out after 15 rounds. Violence erupted. Across the country, Black communities were attacked and Black people killed. In New York, a mob set fire to a Black apartment building, then tried to block the exits. In Pittsburgh, over one hundred Black people were arrested then beaten by police. Hundreds were injured and somewhere between 11 and 26 people were killed. #OTD #TDIH #AmericanHistory #SportsHistory #BoxingHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #BlackHistory #JackJohsnon」7月5日 2時46分