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The Next Page: Boxer Jack Johnson -- the fight goes on

A terrific article by Michael Connors from this past Sunday’s Post Gazette.

From the article:

“Although Jack would always claim to have married Etta in Pittsburgh in January 1909, that was a lie. I found a copy of their marriage license at the City-County Building. The nuptials took place on Jan. 18, 1911 — 99 years ago tomorrow. Where the marriage license asked for occupation, Jack wrote, “Teacher of Physical Culture,” with boldness and flair, much like he lived his life. Jack autographed as much as signed the marriage license.”

Read more:http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10017/1028611-109.stm#ixzz0dJDSBhBJ