Boxing Champion Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns- 54 Today
Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns turns 54 today. Thomas Hearns became the first boxer to win the championship in four divisions. For all his great wins his most famous bouts were […]
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Actor Wood Harris AKA Avon Barksdale “The Wire” -43 Today
Actor Wood Harris who played the role of Avon Barksdale in the greatest television show of all times “The Wire” turns 43 today. Avon Barksdale in the main drug dealer […]
Hans Postcard’s Mount Rushmore Of Sports Events #3 The Thrilla In Manila
3. The Thrilla In Manila- Yes, an event I didn’t even see live is #3 on my list. I listened an account of it on the radio. Rooting […]
Ali-Frazier III- The Thrilla In Manila- This Day 1975
On this day in 1975 the greatest boxing match I’ve ever seen- Muhammad Ali vs Smokin’ Joe Frazier. Their third match up. Frazier had won the first fight, Ali the […]
Jack Dempsey Loses The Famous “Long Count” Match To Gene Tunney
On this day in 1927 Jack Dempsey lost one of the most famous heavyweight boxing matches of all time- the famous “Long Count” match to champion Gene Tunney. The fight […]
Boxer Cassius Clay Wins Gold Medal At 1960 Rome Olympics-This Day 1960
On this day in 1960 boxer Cassius Clay [the future Muhammad Ali} won the gold medal in the light-heavyweight division at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games. Clay would then turn […]
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