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- Born: March 31, 1878Dallas Morning News: Lawmakers fight to get first black heavyweight champ...(March 31, 2009)
- Birthplace: Galveston, TexasDallas Morning News: Lawmakers fight to get first black heavyweight champ...(March 31, 2009)
- Born to former slaves Henry and Tina JohnsonDallas Morning News: Lawmakers fight to get first black heavyweight champ...(March 31, 2009)
- Had just a fifth-grade educationDallas Morning News: Lawmakers fight to get first black heavyweight champ...(March 31, 2009)
- Began boxing after his family's home was destroyed in the 1900 hurricaneDallas Morning News: Lawmakers fight to get first black heavyweight champ...(March 31, 2009)
- Won the world heavyweight title in December of 1908
- First wife: A white woman named Etta Duryea; she committed suicide in 1912PBS Documentary: Unforgiveable Blackness: The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson
- Second wife: A white woman named Lucille CameronPBS Documentary: Unforgiveable Blackness: The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson
- Convicted of violating the Mann Act in 1913 (law that forbade the transportation of women in interstate or foreign commerce for immoral purposesPBS Documentary: Unforgiveable Blackness: The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson
- Fled the U.S. and was a fugitive until he surrendered in 1920PBS Documentary: Unforgiveable Blackness: The Rise And Fall Of Jack Johnson
- Served 10 months in jail
- Lost the title to Jess Willard in 1915
- Died in a car crash in 1946
- James Earl Jones played Johnson in The Great White HopeDallas Morning News: Lawmakers fight to get first black heavyweight champ...(March 31, 2009)
- Was the focus of a 2005 PBS documentary titled Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson
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Jack Johnson was the first African-American to win the Heavyweight boxing title. His win over James J. Jeffries caused race riots across the United States. In 1913, Johnson was convicted of having a relationship with a Caucasian woman, an action that was a violation of 'the Mann Act."
On March 31, 2009, Senator John McCain and other lawmakers sought a presidential pardon for the deceased Johnson.
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Jack Johnson Boxer on Amazon
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1934 BOXER JACK JOHNSON AT MADISON SQUARE NYC PHOTO 24" x 30" Napoli Wood Framing - $183.80
This photograph shows Jack Johnson, smoking a cigar and holding a cane, while watching Baer-Carnera fight in Madison Square Garden Bowl on Long Island, 1934.Amazon
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My Life and Battles: By Jack Johnson - $39.95
African American historian Gerald Early refers to Jack Johnson (1878-1946), the first African American heavyweight champion of the world, as the first African American pop culture ...Amazon
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Unforgivable Blackness - The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson - $24.99
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 09/30/2005Amazon
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My Life and Battles: By Jack Johnson - $39.95
African American historian Gerald Early refers to Jack Johnson (1878-1946), the first African American heavyweight champion of the world, as the first African American pop culture ...Amazon
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Eye on (hotel) security. (electronic lock systems)(includes related article): An article from: Doors and Hardware - $5.95
This digital document is an article from Doors and Hardware, published by Door and Hardware Institute on December 1, 1994. The length of the article is 1270 words. The page length ...Amazon
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Jack Johnson Boxer Questions
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What is your favorite Jack Johnson song? 1 AnswerI love Jack Johnson's song - Times Like These http://www.youtub... read more -
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Jack Johnson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6"1"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Division: Heavyweight
- Record: Wins - 92
- Losses - 14
- Wins By KO - 51
Jack Johnson Timeline
- March 31, 1878: Born
- 1893: Wins 16-Round Victory At Age Of 15
- 1897: Begins Fighting Porfessionally
- 1903: Wins Frist Title After 20 Rounds With "Denver" Ed Martin
- 1907: KO's Former Heavyweight Champion Bob Fitzsimmons In 2 Rounds
- 1908: Wins Heavyweight Title After Tommy Burns Loses By TKO In The 14th Round
- 1909: Defends Title Verus Victor McLaglen and Stanley Ketchel
- 1910: Johnson Wins The "Fight Of The Century" Over James J. Jeffries
- 1915: Loses Title To Cowboy Jess Willard In 26th Round
- 1922: Filed Patent On Wrench He Invented
- June 10, 1946: Died
- 1990: Inducted Into International Boxing Hall Of Fame
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Two Lawmakers Ask for Pardon for Boxer Jack Johnson http://bit.ly/7wYZJR
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Top US Lawmakers Ask for Pardon for Boxer Jack Johnson http://bit.ly/4pq5cL
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Top US Lawmakers Ask for Pardon for Boxer Jack Johnson - WXIA-TV http://bit.ly/53xZCl
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and his music is so good, too! RT @espn John McCain, Peter King pushing for pardon of boxer Jack Johnson - http://tinyurl.com/yh3anp3
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'bout a century overdue RT @mattizcoop: McCain, Peter King pushing for pardon of boxer Jack Johnson-ESPN: http://bit.ly/7iHBGN via @addthis
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