Tex Rickard: Boxing's Greatest Promoter
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (845 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786465913 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 235 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-02-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Don King, Bob Arum, Oscar De La Hoya, and the like are offspring of 'the man who would be king', George Lewis 'Tex' Rickard, identified by most as the 'Godfather' of the spectacle known today as 'prize fighting'.This book is another in the ever growing 'must read' library of boxing historians Colleen Aycock (Albuquerque, New Mexico) and Mark Scott (Austin, Texas).--Stephen Johnson, Examiner"Highly recommended." --boxingnewsonline"Fascinatinggreat." --boxingchannel
She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and is a contributor to other publications on the history of boxing. Mark Scott, a novelist and former Golden Gloves boxer, lives in Austin, Texas. Colleen Aycock's father was a professional fighter during the Depression. . He is a contributor to other publications on the history of boxing
As "the Father of Madison Square Garden," he promoted over 200 fights, including some of the most notable of the 20th century: the "Longest Fight," the "Great White Hope," fight, and the famous "Long Count" fight. This detailed biography chronicles Rickard's colorful life and his critical role in the evolution of boxing from a minor sport to a modern spectacle.. Along the way, he rubbed shoulders with some of history's most renowned figures, including Teddy Roosevelt, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, John Ringling, Jack Dempsey, and Gene Tunney. After an early career as a cowboy and Texas sheriff, Rickard pioneered the largest ranch in South America, built a series of profitable saloons in the Klondike and Nevada gold rushes, and turned boxing into a million-dollar sport. Whether opening saloons, raising cattle, or promoting sporting events, George Lewis "Tex" Rickard (1870-1929) possessed a drive to be the best