
Jack Dempsey
- Date of Birth: 1895-06-24
- Date of Death: 1983-05-31
- Place of Birth: Manassa, Colorado, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey (June 24, 1895 – May 31, 1983), nicknamed "Kid Blackie" and "The Manassa Mauler", was an American professional boxer who compet... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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. Many of his fights set financial and attendance records, including the first million-dollar gate. Dempsey is ranked as tenth on The Ring magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and seventh among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was inducted into The Ring's Boxing Hall of Fame in 1951.

Sports on the Silver Screen
Documentary • 1997 March

A Dozen Socks
Comedy • 1927 March

Big City
Drama • 1937 September

Requiem for a Heavyweight
Drama • 1962 October

Ways to Strength and Beauty
Documentary • 1925 March

What's My Line?
Family, Comedy • 1950 February

The Ed Sullivan Show
Comedy, Talk • 1948 June

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Documentary, Comedy • 1983 February

The Merv Griffin Show
Talk • 1962 October

Off Limits
Comedy • 1952 December