Had he not smoked he would have been 120 today! Happy Birthday the one of the Greatest figures in the sport.
I remember meeting him at his restaurant, rough looking old timer, hands of steel and still strong. He used wall pulleys to increase his punching power but only for his arms and back. JD had muscle in the right places for power. Still a big man and someone you wouldn't mess with, he had that hard look in his eyes...mean
I always thought the idea of " Happy Birthday " was the recipient was supposed to be, erm..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................alive?:rofl:rofl
Happy Birthday William Harrison Dempsey.The meanest fighter in the ring, The gentlest outside the ring....
Got me into boxing also. Happy Birthday to the real greatest I think. BTW Custer's Last Stand was today in 1876.
