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Jack Dempsey
Jack Dempsey is best known for What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Merv Griffin Show and The Name's the Same. Jack Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895. Jack Dempsey died on May 31, 1983 at the age of 87.
- Born
- June 24, 1895
- Place of birth
- Manassa, Colorado, USA
- Died
- May 31, 1983 (87 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed "Kid Blackie" and "The Manassa Mauler", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Dempsey is ranked as tenth on The Ring magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and seventh among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was inducted into The Ring's Boxing Hall of Fame in 1951.
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed "Kid Blackie" and "The Manassa Mauler", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Dempsey is ranked as tenth on The Ring magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and seventh among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was inducted into The Ring's Boxing Hall of Fame in 1951.
Known for
Filmography
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1951The Name's the Same
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jack Dempsey been in?
Jack Dempsey is best known for What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Merv Griffin Show and The Name's the Same.
When was Jack Dempsey born?
Jack Dempsey was born on June 24, 1895. (Manassa, Colorado, USA)
How old is Jack Dempsey?
Jack Dempsey died on May 31, 1983 at the age of 87.
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