Hank Kaplan R.I.P.

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  1. Thread Stealer

    Thread Stealer Loyal Member Full Member

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    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hank Kaplan passes away[/FONT]
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    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Friday, December 14 2007[/FONT]

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    [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Hank Kaplan, beloved Hall of Fame boxing historian and archivist, passed away peacefully in his sleep 3:30 this morning at his home in Kendall, Florida. He was 88. The funeral is tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 17th at Mount Nebo Memorial Gardens in Kendall. Further details will follow.[/FONT]
     
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  2. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    A great historian and friend to the sport.
     
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  3. Holmes' Jab

    Holmes' Jab Master Jabber Full Member

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    Sentiments echoed. Just arrived home from work and the leisure centre there a short time ago and heard this.

    Extremely sad news. RIP. :-(
     
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  4. Jack Dempsey

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    Damn, I was only listening to him on a tv show just yesterday

    RIP
     
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  5. Senya13

    Senya13 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He was a very good and modest man, from the interviews with him that I heard.

    RIP
     
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  6. Mohak

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    Rip
     
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  7. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Kaplan was a giant among boxing historians. He will be missed.
     
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  8. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Damn. I am guessing Sugar is next, puffing his life away...

    R.I.P. Hank.
     
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  9. Langford

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    knowledgeable guy, he will be hugely missed.
     
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  10. Drew101

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    Rip
     
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