Leo Houck: A Biography of Boxing’s Uncrowned Middleweight Champion - Tapa blanda

Swope, Randy L.

 
9781476675343: Leo Houck: A Biography of Boxing’s Uncrowned Middleweight Champion
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ISBN 10: 1476675341 ISBN 13: 9781476675343
Editorial: McFarland, 2019

Sinopsis

While many of his peers began their careers as farmers and factory workers, Leo Florian Houck became a boxing sensation at age 14, enabling him to support his mother and six siblings after his father’s death. Houck’s career really took off in 1911 with a 20-round victory over world-class welterweight Harry Lewis in Paris. During 1913 Leo became the leading middleweight contender in America.

This biography details Houck’s early years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, his long career in the ring--including 200 fights--and his 27 years as Penn State’s legendary boxing coach.

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Acerca del autor

Randy L. Swope writes biographies of eminent and honorable Pennsylvanians who have "set the bar" in their chosen professions and personal lives. He lives in Mt. Gretna, Pennsylvania.

De la contraportada

While many of his peers began their careers as farmers and factory workers, Leo Florian Houck became a boxing sensation at age 14, enabling him to support his mother and six siblings after his father's death. Houck's career really took off in 1911 with a 20-round victory over world-class welterweight Harry Lewis in Paris. During 1913 Leo became the leading middleweight contender in America.

This biography details Houck's early years in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, his long career in the ring--including 200 fights--and his 27 years as Penn State's legendary boxing coach.

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Editorial
McFarland
Año de publicación
2019
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Inglés
ISBN 10 
1476675341
ISBN 13 
9781476675343
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
200
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