Happy Birthday Jack Dempsey!

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  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Had he not smoked he would have been 120 today!

    Happy Birthday the one of the Greatest figures in the sport.
     
    Seamus, Jun 24, 2015
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  2. Bummy Davis

    Bummy Davis Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    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
     
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  3. Foxy 01

    Foxy 01 Boxing Junkie banned

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    I always thought the idea of " Happy Birthday " was the recipient was supposed to be, erm..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................alive?:rofl:rofl
     
    Foxy 01, Jun 24, 2015
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  4. mattdonnellon

    mattdonnellon Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thanks,
    many happy returns,
    Jack D.
     
    mattdonnellon, Jun 25, 2015
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  5. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Happy Birthday William Harrison Dempsey.The meanest fighter in the ring, The gentlest outside the ring....
     
    burt bienstock, Jun 25, 2015
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  6. jdempsey85

    jdempsey85 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The man the got me into Classic Boxing

    Happy birthday Jack
     
    jdempsey85, Jun 25, 2015
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  7. The Morlocks

    The Morlocks Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Got me into boxing also. Happy Birthday to the real greatest I think. BTW Custer's Last Stand was today in 1876.
     
    The Morlocks, Jun 25, 2015
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  8. janitor

    janitor VIP Member

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    Here here!
     
    janitor, Jun 26, 2015
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