Hall of Fame middleweight prizefighter John Edward Kelly, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, was one of the most popular athletes in the United States during the late 19th century. To many observers, Dempsey is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in ring history. This book examines Dempseyâ s life and career.
Hall of Fame middleweight prizefighter John Edward Kelly, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, was one of the most popular athletes in the United States during the late 19th century. To many observers, Dempsey is one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters in ring history. This book examines Dempseyâ s life and career.
Joseph S. Page is a corporate learning and development professional living in Nashville, Tennessee. While at Vanderbilt University he was a member of the Commodore football team and also played baseball and boxed throughout high school and college.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Tracy Callis Introduction The Evolution of Rules and Equipment 1862 to 1882-From Athgarvan to Brooklyn 1883-The Cooper Enters the Ring 1884-On the Rise 1885-A Full Dance Card 1886-The Nonpareil Emerges 1887-Breaks and Gashes, but Still on Top 1888-Professor Mike Donovan and a Chink in the Armor 1889-The Nonpareil Is Brought to Earth 1890-In Search of the Marine 1891-At the Hands of Ruby Robert 1892-Convalescence 1893-The Road Back 1894-The Slowing Champion 1895-Tommy Ryan and the End Immortal Nonpareil "Jack Dempsey's Grave" Appendix: Dempsey's Professional Bouts, 1883-1895 Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Tracy Callis Introduction The Evolution of Rules and Equipment 1862 to 1882-From Athgarvan to Brooklyn 1883-The Cooper Enters the Ring 1884-On the Rise 1885-A Full Dance Card 1886-The Nonpareil Emerges 1887-Breaks and Gashes, but Still on Top 1888-Professor Mike Donovan and a Chink in the Armor 1889-The Nonpareil Is Brought to Earth 1890-In Search of the Marine 1891-At the Hands of Ruby Robert 1892-Convalescence 1893-The Road Back 1894-The Slowing Champion 1895-Tommy Ryan and the End Immortal Nonpareil "Jack Dempsey's Grave" Appendix: Dempsey's Professional Bouts, 1883-1895 Notes Bibliography Index
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