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Gene Tunney
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:49 am
by d findley
Newspaper photo from 1934. Gene Tunney was the world heavyweight champion boxer from 1926 to 1928 and light-heavyweight champ 2 times in 1922 & 23. He defeated Jack Dempsey twice. He was a friend of the Sturms. Retired, undefeated in 1928 after 68 pro fights. Sturm presented him with Standard Auto # 0180 in 1949.
Re: Gene Tunney
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 1:09 pm
by gunman42782
You just keep coming up with the most interesting stuff! I knew I had heard the name Gene Tunney, but didn't remember who he was until your history lesson. Really cool stuff!
Re: Gene Tunney
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2019 5:20 pm
by Watertender
That is neat! Now if you had the pistol he was given...