JK, Kane and VD

[Rockfish]

Book Recommendation.

i read a book some years ago and was surprised how little i knew about the life of this welterweight champion boxer from the 1930's. He had a very interesting and exceptional life story. The reason i singled out you three, is you all have something in common with this fighter. He was a Jewish boxer from Chicago who was a decorated Marine of WW2.

If you're so inclined, Barney Ross The life of a Jewish fighter by Douglas Century.

i forgot too, not that this applies to you three but Ross was also a degenerate horse player.

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

He won the Silver Star….

Very, very interesting life…I had heard of him but had to do some extra reading to get his escapades of his story…

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

In 81 professional fights he was never knocked out…..

 

[John Kelly]

 

[John Kelly]

Lifetime record: 74-4-3.

 

[John Kelly]

Born in New York City, died in Chicago.

Ross's family moved from New York to Chicago early in his life.

Ross's father died in the early 1920s when he was shot at his grocery store while attempting to stop a robbery.

 

[Rockfish]

Born in New York City, died in Chicago.

Yes born in NYC but he grew up as a child in Chicago. Was from the Maxwell street ghetto on Chicago's west side.

 

[Rockfish]

Off the top of my head can't think of many sports figures who had his life accomplishments and dedication to family, friends, and country than this guy.

 

[Rockfish]

Ross grew up with and was friends with Jack Ruby. The FBI interviewed Ross twice after the Oswald killing about his friendship with Ruby.
Ross testified as a character witness for the defense at Ruby's Trial.

 

[railbird]

Ross grew up with and was friends with Jack Ruby. The FBI interviewed Ross twice after the Oswald killing about his friendship with Ruby.
Ross testified as a character witness for the defense at Ruby's Trial.

jack rubenstein was a jewish ticket scalper

 

[railbird]

Lifetime record: 74-4-3.

quality wins zero

 

[boston massacre]

Ross grew up with and was friends with Jack Ruby. The FBI interviewed Ross twice after the Oswald killing about his friendship with Ruby.
Ross testified as a character witness for the defense at Ruby's Trial.

Owned A Night Club In Dallas.

 

[kane]

Never heard of Barney Ross, but seems like he lived an interesting life. A few months ago I saw a movie called "Cinderella Man", about the boxer James Braddock, really good movie

 

[railbird]

is kane a jew? he claims to be an athiest.
was artie in marines? no combat, he made pancakes

 

[bomzee]

Barney Ross - Jewish Boxer and War Hero - J-Grit.com

Barney Ross was one of the all-time greatest Jewish boxers who rubbed shoulders with gangsters Al Capone and Jack Ruby and eventually became a World War II hero

www.j-grit.com

count me in on reading this recommended book as soon as it arrives from Amazon .

 

[boston massacre]

is kane a jew? he claims to be an athiest.
was artie in marines? no combat, he made pancakes

is kane a jew?

He Probably Doesn't Know.

He Doesn't Much.

 

[railbird]

is kane a jew?

He Probably Doesn't Know.

He Doesn't Much.

he only is when its convenient and favorable