Galveston, Texas: Kickass Jack Johnson Statue
John Arthur "Jack" Johnson, the "Galveston Giant," was the world's first black heavyweight boxing champion (1908-1915). His 2012 bronze sculpture is posed as if about to throw a knockout punch.
Jack Johnson Park
- Address:
- 2627 Ave. M, Galveston, TX
- Directions:
- From Wy 87 turn south at the monument onto 25th St. Drive three blocks. Turn right onto Ave. M. Drive one block. The statue will be on the left, in a little park on the southwest corner of Ave. M and 26th St.
- Hours:
- Gates open M-F 8:30-5 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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10:00am on Monday, 7/26/21, park is closed, behind fenced park area. No notice of park hours.
[Stephen Larson, 04/26/2021]
The statue is half size of the real Jack Johnson, who was 6'2" tall. Newly constructed in 2012. Nice but small corner park that was gated/locked on a Sunday when we visited. Easily viewed from outside the fencing though.
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Nicknamed the "Galveston Giant," Jack Johnson was the world's first black heavyweight boxing champion.