Sweet William : The Life of Billy Conn EPUB
by O'Toole Andrew O'Toole
Part of the Sport and Society series
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An Irish working-class hero of Pittsburgh, Billy Conn captured hearts through his ebullient personality, stellar boxing record, and good looks. A light heavyweight boxing champion best remembered for his sensational near-defeat of heavyweight champion Joe Louis in 1941, Conn is still regarded as one of the greatest fighters of all time. Andrew O'Toole chronicles the boxing, Hollywood, and army careers of "the Pittsburgh Kid" by drawing from newspaper accounts, Billy's personal scrapbooks, and fascinating interviews with family. Presenting an intimate look at the champion's relationships with his girlfriend, manager, and rivals, O'Toole compellingly captures the personal life of a public icon and the pageantry of sports during the 1930s and '40s.
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- Format:EPUB
- Pages:376 pages
- Publisher:University of Illinois Press
- Publication Date:18/03/2024
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- ISBN:9780252056109
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- Format:EPUB
- Pages:376 pages
- Publisher:University of Illinois Press
- Publication Date:18/03/2024
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- ISBN:9780252056109