November 25, 1874~ American boxer Joe Gans is born

Posted in On This Date by Christy

Both Members of This Club by George Bellows

1909 / Oil on canvas / 45 1/4”x63 3/16” / National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC

“While the name of the white boxer is unknown, the African-American boxer
is Joe Gans, who would be the champion for eight years.” ~theartstory

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