Book:Billy Conn The Pittsburgh Kid

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  1. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Has anyone read this yet or heard anything pos. or neg.?
     
  2. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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  3. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    Nope. I'm of the market for boxing books at the moment. Got Bare Fists, James J Corbett and Chaos, Corruption, Courage and Glory "cluttering up" (not my words) the to do pile. I would be interested to hear about it though, a proper treatment of Billy Conn would be most welcome.
     
  4. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    There is also one due out on Conn by the auther of the recent Marciano book. Its due in Nov.
     
  5. Jack Dempsey

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    I've read it and its a very good, if slight, read, I'd recommend it although you may want to wait for the one later in the year, that may be a more detailed bio
     
  6. Stonehands89

    Stonehands89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There's a movie by the same name. It stunk. Henry Armstrong was in it for marquee value but to no avail.
     
  7. Irish

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    I think I am going to get it. Also looking into Harry Otty's book on Charley Burley.
     
  8. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Update. I've gotten both Conn books and IMO the SI article the Boxer and the Blond about Conn is better than both books as far as bio info. If your looking for fight breakdowns then get a book.
     
  9. ChrisJS

    ChrisJS Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’ve got the Sweet William book by Andrew O’Toole and I enjoyed it.
     
  10. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I got Emile Griffith's book a few days ago, looking to start it tonight or tomorrow.