REMEMBERING JACK DEMPSEY & HIS VISIT TO CROTON TOO

Remembering Jack Demsey--who died this date in 1983---William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed "Kid Blackie" and "The Manassa Mauler", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1914 to 1927, and reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1919 to 1926. A cultural icon of the 1920s, Dempsey's aggressive fighting style and exceptional punching power made him one of the most popular boxers in history.  

READ ALL ABOUT DEMPSEY'S 1936 VISIT TO CROTON HERE