Jack Dempsey Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JACK DEMPSEY
Born: June 24, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado
Died: May 31, 1983 in New York City, New York
Biography
Jack Dempsey, born as William Harrison Dempsey on June 24, 1895, in Manassa, Colorado, was one of boxing's all-time greats, a legendary figure in the 20th century sports world. Known as the "Manassa Mauler," Dempsey held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1919 to 1926 and participated in some of the most lucrative fights of the era.
Dempsey was known for his aggressive style and exceptional punching power. He won the heavyweight title in 1919 with a sensational victory over Jess Willard, knocking him down seven times in the first round. Dempsey successfully defended his title five times, including a thrilling two-round victory over French boxer Georges Carpentier in 1921, which was the first million-dollar gate in boxing history. His loss to Gene Tunney in 1926 in Philadelphia was one of the most famous bouts in boxing history, especially their rematch a year later known for the controversial "long count."
Dempsey was known for his aggressive style and exceptional punching power. He won the heavyweight title in 1919 with a sensational victory over Jess Willard, knocking him down seven times in the first round. Dempsey successfully defended his title five times, including a thrilling two-round victory over French boxer Georges Carpentier in 1921, which was the first million-dollar gate in boxing history. His loss to Gene Tunney in 1926 in Philadelphia was one of the most famous bouts in boxing history, especially their rematch a year later known for the controversial "long count."
1958-Damn-Citizen (Performer), 1924-Bring-Him-In (Performer), 1924-So-This-Is-Paris (Performer), 1983-Dempsey (Writer), 1983-Dempsey (Other), 1970-New-York,-New-York (in person), 1951-1965-What's-My-Line (in person), 1963-Heavyweight-Elimination-Contest:-Cassius-Clay-vs.-Doug-Jones (in person), 1959-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 1954-The-Name's-the-Same (in person), 1954-The-Big-Fight:-Jack-Sharkey-vs.-Primo-Carnera (in person), 1935-Stars-Over-Broadway (in person), 1935-Paramount-Headliner:-Broadway-Highlights-No.-1 (in person), 1933-Hollywood-on-Parade-No.-B-5 (in person), 1933-Mr.-Broadway (in person), 1998-Star-Power:-The-Creation-of-United-Artists (Other), 1996-The-Roaring-Twenties (Other), 1996-100-Years-of-Olympic-Glory (Other), 1941-The-Great-American-Broadcast (Other), 1925-Ways-to-Strength-and-Beauty (Other), 1921-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-2,-No.-9-F (in person), 2011-The-Real-American:-Joe-McCarthy (Other), 1951-1969-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1951-The-Naughty-Twenties (Other), 1924-The-Health-Farm-Wallop (Performer), 1935-Sweet-Surrender (Performer), 1933-The-Prizefighter-and-the-Lady (Performer), 1928-No-Picnic (Performer), 1924-West-of-the-Water-Bucket (Performer), 1924-A-Society-Knockout (Performer), 1920-Daredevil-Jack (Performer), 1965-The-Merv-Griffin-Show (in person), 1937-Big-City (in person), 1926-Jack-Dempsey-vs.-Gene-Tunney (in person), 1921-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-1,-No.-24 (in person), 2000-Kings-of-the-Ring:-Four-Legends-of-Heavyweight-Boxing (Other), 1999-The-Sweet-Science (Other), 1998-Sugar-Ray-Robinson:-The-Bright-Lights-and-Dark-Shadows-of-a (Other), 1990-Babe-Ruth:-The-Man,-the-Myth,-the-Legend (Other), 1983-Hollywood-Out-takes-and-Rare-Footage (Other), 1976-ABC's-Wide-World-of-Sports (Other), 1968-Legendary-Champions (Other), 1967-The-Funniest-Man-in-the-World (Other), 1963-Hollywood-Without-Make-Up (Other), 1930-Young-Man-of-Manhattan (Other), 1960-The-Jack-Paar-Tonight-Show (in person), 1953-Off-Limits (Performer), 1925-Manhattan-Madness (Performer), 1924-The-Town-Hall-To-Night (Performer), 1924-The-Title-Holder (Performer), 1924-Winning-His-Way (Performer), 1949-The-Big-Wheel (Other), 1949-The-Big-Wheel (in person), 1951-Chesterfield-Sound-Off-Time (in person), 1951-TV-Club (in person), 1949-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1927-The-Official-Motion-Pictures-of-the-Heavyweight-Boxing-Contest (in person), 1923-Will-He-Conquer-Dempsey (in person), 1919-Willard-Dempsey-Boxing-Contest (in person), 2004-The-American-Experience (Other), 1999-The-Unreal-Story-of-Professional-Wrestling (Other), 1997-Sports-on-the-Silver-Screen (Other), 1992-In-This-Corner...-Boxing's-Legendary-Heavyweights (Other), 1977-Knockout (Other), 1948-This-Is-America:-Sports'-Golden-Age (Other), 1925-Dempsey-en-Mexico (in person), 1924-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-5,-No.-1 (in person), 1924-Building-Winners (in person), 1927-A-Dozen-Socks (Performer), 1924-K.O.-for-Cupid (Performer), 1924-All's-Swell-on-the-Ocean (Performer), 1924-Fight-and-Win (Performer), 1971-Fight-of-the-Century (in person), 1962-Requiem-for-a-Heavyweight (in person), 2010-HBO-Boxing-After-Dark (Other), 2008-Tyson (Other), 1950-The-Golden-Twenties (Other), 1939-Sports-Immortals (Other)
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 41450Signature card featuring "Good Luck/Jack Dempsey" from World Heavyweight Champion Jack Dempsey, who held the title from 1919 to 1926. Dempsey is noted for his significant boxing achievements and is recognized as one of the greatest fighters.Price: $200.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 72275Album leaf signed by Jack Dempsey, inscribed with "Good Luck/Jack Dempsey". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a legendary boxer who became heavyweight champion in 1919 and was named the greatest fighter of the half-century in 1950.
Price: $200.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH 1971 - HFSID 112652Index card signed by Jack Dempsey, displaying the inscription "all good Wishes/Jack Dempsey/1971". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," is a legendary heavyweight champion with a significant boxing history.
Price: $200.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 43336Postcard signed by Jack Dempsey includes an illustration of the 1919 Dempsey-Willard fight, containing the autograph note: "Hi Judge/All good wishes/your friend/Jack Dempsey." Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," is a prominent heavyweight champion.
Price: $240.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 299357Autograph note signed by Jack Dempsey reads, "To my pal Ed/lots of luck Ed/Jack Dempsey". Mounted on backing board, it commemorates the boxing champion known as the "Manassa Mauler" and highlights his significant career achievements.
Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 1970 - HFSID 174478Postcard photograph signed by Jack Dempsey, world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926, includes an autograph note reading "To James B. Arnoff/Lots of Luck from/your friend/Jack Dempsey/1970" on the verso. Features an illustration of the Dempsey-Willard fight.
Price: $240.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 275156Photograph of Jack Dempsey in his World War II uniform, inscribed and signed with "To Don & Bunny/Best of Luck/from your friend/Jack Dempsey". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a famous boxer and served in the Coast Guard during the war.
Price: $375.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 155602Publicity photograph of Jack Dempsey in a boxing pose, inscribed and signed: “To Walter Jason/Best of Luck Walter/from your friend/Jack Dempsey.” Captured by Apeda, this item highlights Dempsey's legacy as a renowned heavyweight champion.
Price: $700.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 157748Photograph of Jack Dempsey in a suit, inscribed and signed: "To My Old Pal/'Tag' Gennari/Sincerely/Jack Dempsey". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a famous boxer who won the heavyweight title in 1919.
Price: $375.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 43562Photograph of Jack Dempsey acting like he is knocking out a cop, inscribed and signed with "To a Real Champ/Murray De Castro/Lots of Luck Pal/Jack Dempsey". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," is a celebrated boxing champion.
Sale Price $295.00
$350.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 82827Photograph of Jack Dempsey in a fighting stance, inscribed and signed: "To Raymond Louring/Best Always Pal/Jack Dempsey". Known as the "Manassa Mauler," Dempsey was a celebrated heavyweight champion and iconic figure in boxing history.
Price: $350.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 178065Photograph inscribed and signed by boxer Jack Dempsey, stating, "To My Pal James J. Lee/a great fellow/ With very good/ Wish & success/from your friend/ Jack Dempsey". Also signed on verso, noting his role as referee in Willimantic, Connecticut, on June 17, 1935.
Sale Price $315.00
$375.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 275154Photograph signed by Jack Dempsey and Johnny Coulon, inscribed with "To my friend/Mike Pecsok/lots of luck/Jack Dempsey" and "To/Mike Pecsok/from/Johnny Coulon/Bantamweight/Champion of the World/1907-1914". Depicts Dempsey observing a wrestling act.
Price: $800.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 322772Photograph of Jack Dempsey and Packey O'Gatty, both boxers, displaying raised fists and smiling. Signed by Dempsey with the inscription "To Vince/Good Luck Pal/Jack Dempsey" and by O'Gatty in blue ink.
Price: $400.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 275155Photograph signed: "Jack Dempsey", depicting Jack Dempsey being knocked out of the ring by Luis Firpo on September 14, 1923. Dempsey was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1919 to 1926, winning 60 professional fights.
Price: $700.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 174013Photograph signed by Jack Dempsey with the inscription "Best Wishes/Jack Dempsey", featuring the legendary World Heavyweight Champion boxer. Dempsey, nicknamed "The Manassa Mauler", held the World Heavyweight title from 1919 to 1926.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 153905Photograph of Jack Dempsey, signed "Jack Dempsey". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a renowned heavyweight champion, achieving notable victories including a knockout over Jess Willard in 1919. Signature shows adequate contrast.
Price: $280.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 46480Photograph of Jack Dempsey preparing for a match, signed "Jack Dempsey". Known as the "Manassa Mauler," Dempsey was a celebrated boxer who won the heavyweight title in 1919, later losing it in 1926 after a successful career.
Sale Price $295.00
$350.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 5516Photograph signed by Jack Dempsey, the World Heavyweight Champion from 1919 to 1926, displays his signature as "Jack Dempsey". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," achieved significant boxing milestones and retired after losing to Gene Tunney in 1926.
Price: $450.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 42944Black and white publicity photograph of Jack Dempsey, signed "Jack Dempsey". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a prominent heavyweight champion, famously winning against Jess Willard in 1919 and experiencing significant success throughout his boxing career.
Sale Price $295.00
$350.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 51958Photograph signed: Jack Dempsey. Jack Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was the World Heavyweight Champion from 1919-1926. He won 60 professional fights, with 49 by knockout, and gained fame for boxing's first $1 million gate.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 56021Photograph of Jack Dempsey training for a match, signed "Jack Dempsey" on the verso. Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," is highlighted for his historic fights and achievements in boxing. An ink note appears in the lower right corner.
Sale Price $225.00
$280.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - BOOK PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED 1972 - HFSID 154946Book photograph signed: "Good Luck/Jack Dempsey/1972". Jack Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," is signing this black and white image, commemorating his legendary boxing career, including significant fights and accomplishments during his title reign.
Sale Price $215.00
$260.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - BOOK PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED 1972 - HFSID 154948Book photograph of Jack Dempsey sitting with Gene Tunney, signed with "lots of luck/ Jack Dempsey/ 1972". Dempsey, known as "The Manassa Mauler," was a prominent boxing figure, having won 60 professional fights, including 49 by knockout.
Price: $260.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - BOOK PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED 1972 - HFSID 154950Book photograph of Jack Dempsey in the ring, signed with "Good Luck/Jack Dempsey/1972". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a legendary heavyweight champion, achieving significant milestones in boxing history, including a record-breaking fight gate.
Price: $260.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - BOOK PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED 1972 - HFSID 154951Book photograph of Jack Dempsey in the ring, signed with "Best of Luck/Jack Dempsey/1972". Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was a legendary boxer who achieved significant milestones, including boxing's first $1 million gate.
Sale Price $180.00
$260.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - CHRISTMAS / HOLIDAY CARD SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 167058Holiday card signed by Jack Dempsey and Deanna Dempsey, with Deanna writing "Deanna" and Jack adding "& Jack Dempsey". The card includes a printed greeting wishing best wishes for the holidays and the year ahead.
Price: $240.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - CURRENCY SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 175535Strip of currency signed by celebrities including "Jack Dempsey", "Bing Crosby", "Basil Rathbone", "Kay Francis", "Arthur Capper", "Tom Drake", and "Fred Robinson" in various inks, with additional unidentified signatures.
Price: $480.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - EPHEMERA UNSIGNED - HFSID 266222Souvenir photograph folder from Jack Dempsey's Restaurant, unsigned, includes an imprinted note stating, "Photographed in Jack Dempsey's Restaurant." It features a black and white photograph of Dempsey on the front cover, highlighting his legacy as a heavyweight champion.
Price: $120.00
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JACK DEMPSEY - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 154953Printed illustration signed by Jack Dempsey, captioned "The Long Count - 14 seconds that are the most famous in boxing history". This artwork references the famous 1927 fight where Dempsey knocked down Gene Tunney but failed to win due to a delayed count.
Price: $280.00
