Bill Haney's Professional Background: Did he ever work as a Clerk?

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  1. Kwame Nkrumah

    Kwame Nkrumah New Member Full Member

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    Does anyone know Bill Haley's professional background before becoming involved in boxing management? Was he a postal clerk during his twenties?

    I'm curious about his career path and whether it has similarities with other famous boxing promoters like Don King. Appreciate any insights!
     
  2. Renaissance_man

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    I believe he was a gardener….
     
  3. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    He was a gym sweeper
     
  4. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A bum in the streets of Oakland
     
  5. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    I can’t believe that a woman actually had sex with Bill Haney to create Devin
     
  6. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I bet she was a stunner
     
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  7. Southpaw100

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    Bill was a drug dealer
     
  8. AlwaysFirst

    AlwaysFirst Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I’m guessing a mental institution patient, at least at one point in his life, it would explain a lot.
     
  9. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    And look at the carnie freak they spawned.