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Dempsey Collection

"Dempsey: A Legend in the Ring and Beyond" Step into the world of Dempsey, where history intertwines with sportsmanship and fame

Background imageDempsey Collection: The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 1921

The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight, 1921
Photograph showing the 100, 000 strong crowd at the fight between Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey for the Heavyweight Championship of the World held at Jersey City, USA, on 2nd July 1921

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempseys Restaurant, New York

Jack Dempseys Restaurant, New York
Jack Dempseys Restaurant, at 50th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City, America

Background imageDempsey Collection: Portrait Dempsey

Portrait Dempsey
Date unknown: American Heavyweight, Jack Dempsey. Became World Champion in 1919 by stopping Jess Willard in three rounds at Toledo, Ohio

Background imageDempsey Collection: George Bellows: Dempsey and Firpo. Lithograph, 1924

George Bellows: Dempsey and Firpo. Lithograph, 1924
BELLOWS: DEMPSEY, 1924. George Bellows: Dempsey and Firpo. Lithograph, 1924

Background imageDempsey Collection: General Dempsey, General Hodges, Field-Marshal Montgomery, G

General Dempsey, General Hodges, Field-Marshal Montgomery, G
Photograph showing (left to right) Lieut-General Sir Miles Dempsey, British Second Army; Lieut-General Hodges, US First Army; Field-Marshal Montgomery; Lieut-General Simpson

Background imageDempsey Collection: American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey

American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Gene Tunney down for the famous long count in the championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, 22 September 1927

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey just before defeating Jess Willard

Jack Dempsey just before defeating Jess Willard in a boxing match

Background imageDempsey Collection: Four world boxing champions

Four world boxing champions (left to right): Jack Dempsey, Gene, Tunney, Joe Louis, James J Braddock

Background imageDempsey Collection: Mick O Driscoll Consoles Dempsey

Mick O Driscoll Consoles Dempsey France V Ireland, 6-Nations France V Ireland, 6-Nations Stade France, Paris, France 09 February 2008 Date: 09 February 2008

Background imageDempsey Collection: Girvan Dempsey, Pape & Ibanez

Girvan Dempsey, Pape & Ibanez Ireland V France, Six Nations Ireland V France, Six Nations Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland 11 February 2007 Date: 11 February 2007

Background imageDempsey Collection: Girvan Dempsey & Serge Betsen

Girvan Dempsey & Serge Betsen Ireland V France, Six Nations Ireland V France, Six Nations Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland 11 February 2007 Date: 11 February 2007

Background imageDempsey Collection: Girvan Dempsey & Sean Lamont

Girvan Dempsey & Sean Lamont Scotland V Ireland Scotland V Ireland Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland 10 March 2007 Date: 10 March 2007

Background imageDempsey Collection: Girvan Dempsey & Nathan Hines

Girvan Dempsey & Nathan Hines Scotland V Ireland Scotland V Ireland Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland 10 March 2007 Date: 10 March 2007

Background imageDempsey Collection: Girvan Dempsey & Marcus Di Rollo

Girvan Dempsey & Marcus Di Rollo Scotland V Ireland, Six Nations Scotland V Ireland, Six Nations Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland 10 March 2007 Date: 10 March 2007

Background imageDempsey Collection: Josh Lewsey, Stringer, Dempsey, Easterby

Josh Lewsey, Stringer, Dempsey, Easterby Ireland V England 6 Nations Ireland V England Lansdowne Road Dublin, Ireland 27 February 2005 Date: 27 February 2005

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jason Robinson, Dempsey & O Connell

Jason Robinson, Dempsey & O Connell England V Ireland, Six Nations England V Ireland, Six Nations Twickenham London, England 06 March 2004 Date: 06 March 2004

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jeremy Guscott, Girvan Dempsey

Jeremy Guscott, Girvan Dempsey Ireland V England 06 March 1999 Date: 06 March 1999

Background imageDempsey Collection: Girvan Dempsey

Girvan Dempsey Ireland & Trenure College 06 February 1999 Date: 06 February 1999

Background imageDempsey Collection: Montessoro Mio

Montessoro Mio Ridden By A.Dempsey Wetherby Races Wetherby Racecoarse, Wetherby, England 01 November 2002 Date: 01 November 2002

Background imageDempsey Collection: Alan Dempsey

Alan Dempsey Jockey 25 January 1999 Date: 25 January 1999

Background imageDempsey Collection: Mr. A. Dempsey

Mr. A. Dempsey
Mr. A.Dempsey Jockey 10 November 1998 Date: 10 November 1998

Background imageDempsey Collection: Harfdecent

Harfdecent Ridden By A.Dempsey 28 January 2000 Date: 28 January 2000

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey, boxer

Jack Dempsey, boxer

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in a boxing match

Jack Dempsey and Tommy Gibbons in a boxing match

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey, World Champion Boxer

Jack Dempsey, World Champion Boxer

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &

Jack Dempsey, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Jack Dempsey, Pugilist, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887. world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926

Background imageDempsey Collection: The first wireless photographs from America o England were sent on September 25th. - Dempsey v. Tunn

The first wireless photographs from America o England were sent on September 25th. - Dempsey v. Tunn
The first wireless photographs sent from America to England, c1926-c1927 (1935). The World Heavyweight Championship boxing match between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney fight

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey, American boxer, 1938

Jack Dempsey, American boxer, 1938. Nicknamed the Manassa Mauler, Dempsey (1895-1983) held the world heavyweight title from 1919 to 1926

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey, American heavyweight boxer

Jack Dempsey, American heavyweight boxer
Jack Dempsey (1895-1983), American heavyweight boxer, seen here in a boxing pose. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDempsey Collection: Georges Carpentier (1894-1975)

Georges Carpentier (1894-1975)
Photograph showing Georges Carpentier, the French boxer, pictured c.1912. Carpentier was European Champion in both welterweight and middleweight in 1912

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey versus Georges Carpentier

Jack Dempsey versus Georges Carpentier
William Harrison " Jack" Dempsey (" The Manassa Mauler" ) (June 24, 1895 May 31, 1983), American professional boxer and cultural icon of the 1920s

Background imageDempsey Collection: Tatler cover - Anna Ludmilla and Jack Dempsey

Tatler cover - Anna Ludmilla and Jack Dempsey
Georges Carpentier (1894-1975), French boxer, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler with his dance partner, actress Anna Ludmilla

Background imageDempsey Collection: DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC)

DIES COMMITTEE, 1938. Members of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), also known as the Dies Committee, at the final hearing of 1938. Seated, left to right: Rep

Background imageDempsey Collection: American boxer. The Dempsey-Newman fight, 1925

American boxer. The Dempsey-Newman fight, 1925
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. The Dempsey-Newman fight, 1925

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempseys Broadway Restaurant - New York

Jack Dempseys Broadway Restaurant - New York City, USA - at the junction of 49th and 50th Streets. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDempsey Collection: Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney, 1926

Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney, 1926
Photograph showing Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) (left) and Gene Tunney (1897-1978), the heavyweight boxers who fought for the World Championship in 1926 and 1927

Background imageDempsey Collection: Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, c. 1927

Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey, c. 1927
Photograph showing Gene Tunney (1897-1978) and Jack Dempsey (1895-1983) the American heavyweight boxers, pictured prior to one of their fights in 1926-7

Background imageDempsey Collection: Victoria Cross exploits in the Indian Mutiny

Victoria Cross exploits in the Indian Mutiny
Some Victoria Cross exploits in the Indian Mutiny -- Private Dempsey rescuing Ensign Erskine (centre), Mr Mangles dressing Taylors wound (top left)

Background imageDempsey Collection: Residence of Jack Dempsey, Los Angeles, USA

Residence of Jack Dempsey, Los Angeles, USA
Residence of the American boxer Jack Dempsey, Los Angeles, California, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageDempsey Collection: CONNECTICUT: STORE, 1942. Charley Dempsey selling groceries at the First National Store in Bantam

CONNECTICUT: STORE, 1942. Charley Dempsey selling groceries at the First National Store in Bantam, Connecticut. Photograph by Howard R. Hollem, 1942

Background imageDempsey Collection: GROCERY STORE, 1942. Manager Charley Dempsey at the register of the First National

GROCERY STORE, 1942. Manager Charley Dempsey at the register of the First National Store grocery store in Bantam, Connecticut. Photograph by Howard Hollem, 1942

Background imageDempsey Collection: JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Photographed c1920

JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Photographed c1920

Background imageDempsey Collection: NEWSREEL CAMERAMEN, 1921. Newsreel cameramen at the Jack Dempsey vs

NEWSREEL CAMERAMEN, 1921. Newsreel cameramen at the Jack Dempsey vs. George Carpentier boxing match at Boyles Thirty Acres arena, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1921

Background imageDempsey Collection: CHILD LABOR, 1909. Twelve year old John Dempsey working in the mule-spinning room

CHILD LABOR, 1909. Twelve year old John Dempsey working in the mule-spinning room of the Jackson Textile Mill, Fiskville, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine in 1909

Background imageDempsey Collection: JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Photographed in training camp, May 1919

JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Photographed in training camp, May 1919

Background imageDempsey Collection: American boxer. Photograph, early 20th century

American boxer. Photograph, early 20th century
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Photograph, early 20th century

Background imageDempsey Collection: American boxer. With Tom Gibbons at their prizefight, 1923, at Shelby, Montana

American boxer. With Tom Gibbons at their prizefight, 1923, at Shelby, Montana
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. With Tom Gibbons at their prizefight, 1923, at Shelby, Montana

Background imageDempsey Collection: American boxer. Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey in the second round of their heavyweight boxing

American boxer. Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey in the second round of their heavyweight boxing match at Yankee Stadium
JACK DEMPSEY (1895-1983). American boxer. Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey in the second round of their heavyweight boxing match at Yankee Stadium, 21 July 1927




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"Dempsey: A Legend in the Ring and Beyond" Step into the world of Dempsey, where history intertwines with sportsmanship and fame. From his iconic battles to his ventures outside of boxing, this name holds significance across various realms. One cannot forget The Dempsey-Carpentier Fight of 1921, a clash that captivated audiences worldwide. It was a battle for glory, showcasing the raw power and determination that defined Jack Dempsey's career. In New York City, one can still experience a piece of Dempsey's legacy at Jack Dempseys Restaurant. This establishment pays homage to the man who left an indelible mark on American boxing history. A captivating portrait immortalizes Dempsey's fierce spirit and unwavering gaze. With every stroke of the brush, his intensity is captured for all to admire. George Bellows' lithograph titled "Dempsey and Firpo" transports us back to 1924 when these two fighters collided in an unforgettable match. The artwork serves as a testament to their strength and resilience. Beyond the ring, General Dempsey stood tall alongside esteemed figures like General Hodges and Field-Marshal Montgomery. Their shared experiences symbolize unity amidst adversity. The famous long count during Gene Tunney's championship bout with Dempsey at Soldier Field will forever be etched in boxing lore. It was a moment that showcased both athletes' tenacity and tested their limits. Just before defeating Jess Willard, Jack Dempsey exuded confidence like never before. His unwavering determination propelled him forward towards victory once again. Known as an American heavyweight boxer par excellence, Jack Dempsey became synonymous with grit and perseverance inside the squared circle. His name became legendary among fans worldwide. The epic showdown between Jack Dempsey versus Georges Carpentier remains etched in our memories as one of boxing's most thrilling encounters—a true clash between titans that transcended borders.