Jack Johnson

1878–1946 (age 68)

Boxer

About Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson (1878–1946) lived to age 68. They were a boxer. Born in Galveston, they died in Franklinton. They are buried at Graceland Cemetery in Illinois.

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