The Million Dollar Man: Jack Dempsey
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (860 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1587904012 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 274 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
No other sports figure was as commercially successful or caused as much controversy and hysteria as Jack Dempsey did in the 1920s. In 1919, Dempsey destroyed champion Jess Willard in three rounds to become the new heavyweight king. Dempsey left home when he was only fifteen in search of a new beginning. Herein lies the incredible story of a man singularly possessed to become a world-class prizefighter.. In between grueling jobs as a miner, Dempsey fought anyone and everyone. The savage beating Willard suffered in the first three minutes of the fight is considered by many to be the worst punishment ever received in a single round by a heavyweight
Thomas Brennan enjoys reading and writing about important historical milestones. He is the author of "1964: Year of Triumph and Tragedy."
About the Author Thomas Brennan enjoys reading and writing about important historical milestones. He is the author of "1964: Year of Triumph and Tragedy."