R.I.P. George Kimball

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Stonehands89, Jul 7, 2011.


  1. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    RIP George. I saw him in 2009 and 2010 at the boxing hall of fame and he did not look to be in good shape in 2010.
     
  2. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  3. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    rest in peace. He wrote a good book.
     
  4. RockyJim

    RockyJim Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RIP George...you'll be missed...
     
  5. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Another of the old school gone.

    R.I.P. Mr Kimball
     
  6. pong

    pong Boxing Addict Full Member

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    had a feeling something was wrong when his article wasn't in the irish times today.sad news i meet kimball when i was working a summer job at the ryder cup even though he was busy he took time to talk boxing with a bad teenage waiter.good writer and man will be missed
     
  7. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Four Kings was indeed very well done.
     
  8. MAG1965

    MAG1965 Loyal Member banned

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    yes it was. There are not enough books written about boxing and eras. I am not sure why. He researched well and his book will always reflect a great era in boxing.
     
  9. Briscoe

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    Add me to that list. Four Kings is a great book to open up interest in that era. Starts right at the top (with the "Kings") and mentions a lot of the great fights and fighters in that era.

    George Kimball did an excellent job trying to keep an even keeled opinion despite his closer workings with the Hagler camp (which also added great texture to understanding the "Destruct and Destroy" philosophy).
     
  10. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In time, you'll see a book with essays about Murderers' Row. It will cover the late 20s through the late 40s through the experiences of four members with others in supporting roles.
     
  11. Swarmer

    Swarmer Patrick Full Member

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    Four Kings was one of the books that really got me into boxing. Sad day.
     
  12. SgrRyLeonard

    SgrRyLeonard Active Member Full Member

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    R.I.P. George. I loved Four Kings.