People--Heenan, John

John Heenan: Origsize: 5 x 8; Origformat: Print-Photographic
John Heenan

Origsize: 5 x 8; Origformat: Print-Photographic

Name/Title

People--Heenan, John

Entry/Object ID

1992.100.0016

Description

B/W copy of a Portrait of John Heenan, "The Benicia Boy", famous heavyweight boxer. In 1860 he fought Tom Sayers in Farmborough, England, for the Heavyweight Champion of the World. The fight lasted two hours and six minutes, 37 rounds, and was declared a draw with each fighter being awarded a championship belt.

Collection

Benicia Historical Museum Collection