Why did James Toney wear the Jewish star on his trunks?

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  1. JeanPaulValley

    JeanPaulValley Boxing Addict banned

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    In many MW and SMW fights of Toney he had the Star of David on his trunks. Was it an old school tribute or something? Like a Max Baer thing? or what?
     
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  2. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    I think it was because he had a Jewish manager.
     
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  3. Colonel Sanders

    Colonel Sanders Pounchin powar calculateur Full Member

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    in support of someone in his camp I believe, don't remember who
     
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  4. Colonel Sanders

    Colonel Sanders Pounchin powar calculateur Full Member

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    yes that was it I think
     
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  5. Kid Cuba

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    In honor of her:

    [ame]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Kallen[/ame]
     
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  6. JeanPaulValley

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    ah could be it then
     
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  7. JeanPaulValley

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    Oh thanks I had no idea.:good:good:good
     
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  8. The Funny Man 7

    The Funny Man 7 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I've wondered that as well. Bennie Briscoe did the same thing, although I think he said he just did it because he thought it looked cool.
     
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  9. tommy the hat

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    He wore it for his manager at the time Jackie Kallen.
     
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  10. john garfield

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    Absolutely right, NN
     
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