Champion of the World banner belonging to John L. Sullivan
Champion of the World banner belonging to John L. Sullivan
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- Description (Brief)
- Dark blue silk boxing banner with green border. American Eagle at center over American shield. Four pairs of flags, Irish and American. The American flags have St. Andrews crosses. Reads "John L. Sullivan, Champion of the World, May the Best Man Win, Beat Paddy Ryan Feb 7th, 1882." Banner is framed in a gilt frame. This represents the first time Sullivan won the championship, defeating Paddy Ryan in a bare knuckle fight in Mississippi CIty, Mississippi.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Banner
- boxing banner
- banner, boxing
- date made
- 1882
- associated dates
- 1967 09 / 1967 09
- referenced
- Sullivan, John L.
- associated place
- United States
- Physical Description
- fabric (overall material)
- red (overall color)
- white (overall color)
- blue (overall color)
- green (overall color)
- wood (overall material)
- glass (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 20 in x 20 in; 50.8 cm x 50.8 cm
- ID Number
- CL.292963.01
- accession number
- 292963
- catalog number
- 292963.1
- subject
- Sports
- Boxing
- Professional
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- Cultural and Community Life: Sport and Leisure
- Many Voices, One Nation
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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