Title
John L Sullivan, American boxer, c1898. Artist: Unknown
Caption
John L Sullivan, American boxer, c1898. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1858, John L Sullivan (1858-1918) is regarded as the first world heavyweight champion. He held the title from 1881 until 1892, when he lost it to James 'Gentleman Jim' Corbett. Sullivan was the first American sportsman to become a national celebrity and the first to earn over $1 million.
Historica Graphica Collection
Date
1864
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Historica Graphica Collection
Reference
HRM19D78_373
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
40,0Mb (2,0Mb) / 10,0in x 15,5in / 3002 x 4652 (300dpi)