Dempsey, William Harrison "Jack" (1895-1983)
Item
Title
Dempsey, William Harrison "Jack" (1895-1983)
"Kid Blackie"
"The Manassa Mauler"
Subject
Description
Jack Dempsey was an American boxer from 1914 to 1927. He recieved his first world title in a bout against Jess Willard. He remained the heavyweight champion until he lost a match with Gene Tunney in 1926.
Source
Anderson, Dave. "Even the Greatest admired Dempsey." The Atlanta Consitution, 2 June 1983, p.14-D.
“Jack Dempsey.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 July 2024.
Birth Date
1895-06-24
Birthplace
Manassa, Colorado, USA
Death Date
1983-05-31
Occupation
Source of File Attached
“Jack Dempsey.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 12 July 2024.
Collection
Citation
“Dempsey, William Harrison "Jack" (1895-1983),” Englewood Makes History, accessed September 11, 2024, https://englewoodmakeshistory.org/items/show/517.
