One of the best boxing collections has been donated to a college.

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  1. Mendoza

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

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    I have learned that the late Hank Kaplan has donated his entire collection to New York's Brooklyn College. Kaplan was perhaps the most respected of the research-oriented historians who has had a keen eye on boxing since the 1930’s. Kaplan had his garage converted into a library. I have seen a picture of it. It was a virtual treasure trove of new clippings, photos, and magazines. Those who live in New York should check it out.
     
  2. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Why did he donate it, out of curiosity?
     
  3. mr. magoo

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    Imagine having all the time in the world to hang out in your garage away from the world, and veg out on a hobby. I wish I had the time. I just finished my garage by seal coating all the floors and putting in gladiator brand storage cabinets and a workbench unit. I have a refrigerator also made by Gladiator, and have it stocked with beer.

    I just need to get rid of my wife and kid for about 6 hours one afternoon.
     
  4. mr. magoo

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    he doesn't have much use for it anymore.

    He's dead.
     
  5. Mendoza

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    He passed away. I’m glad he was alive to be inducted into boxing’s hall of fame. Kaplan was not a media me first type of historian. He was a gentleman who prefered to listen rather than talk. Kaplan had a high opinion on Liston, and Lewis.

    Kaplan’s boxing collection was worth thousands of dollars. Donating it to a college will preserve many things that would have otherwise been lost with the passage of time.
     
  6. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    I'm glad he had the foresight to do that, then.
     
  7. mcvey

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    Fair play to him,I never heard or read anything negative about him.