Jack
Blackburn
About 300 bouts
North Philly - Lightweight
Born in KY but built his fine pro career in
Philly. Though only 135 lbs often faced bigger men including
heavies. Battled Gans, O'Brien, Langford, Greb & more. Career
interrupted with a jail stint for mur-der. Was later Joe Louis'
trainer.
Born: 5/03/1883 - Died 4/24/42 |