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History 101 : Edward "Eddie" Crook Jr. (April 19, 1929 – July 25, 2005) won a gold medal for the United States as a boxing teammate of Muhammad Ali in the 1960 Summer Olympics. Crook was also a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.After winning his gold medal, Crook served two tours in the Vietnam War as a command sergeant major in the U.S. Army. He received two Purple Hearts, a Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and an Air Medal and was a boxing coach at Fort Benning, Georgia. Crook was quarterback of the Berlin Bears, earning All-Army honors and named "Most Valuable Player." He earned a degree in Business Management from Troy State University. Crook then served as ROTC Instructor at Alcorn State in Mississippi. R.I.P. Eddie

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It was 43 seconds into the 13th round when Rocky delivered his Suzie Q punch to the Jaw of Jersey Joe Walcott becoming the Heavy weight champion of the world. It has become one of boxing's most legendary punches. It was not an easy night for Rocky he was losing the fight and could barely see out of one eye..

History 101: George Chuvalo fought them all in the golden era of heavy-weight boxing and never kissed the canvas..''Angelo Dundee told me that I had Muhammad hurt and ready to go in the fifth round of our second fight, in Vancouver. I nailed him right on the point of the chin and he wobbled... but I thought he was fooling around. Usually when I hit a guy on the button, something happened. But Ali was able to suck it up and recover.''- George Chuvalo

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New book has arrived, I read a book about every 10 days.. exercise for the brain is important.. Keep Punching my friends. This election year is historical no matter which side of the fence you are on..

The Coast Guard entering Depot Bay Oregon on a very stormy day..

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New Book has arrived...think about it...Parking reqirements!! The enormity of it makes it a very interesting subject...2 chapters in.." Hail Mary, full of grace, help me find a parking space."

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History 101: Last stop on the Underground railroad.. Black history is american history

One of the all time greats The Mongoose Archie Moore in my opinion the greatest Light Heavy Weight of all time this photo was after his fight with Rocky Marciano the greatest Cruiser weight of all time without a doubt.. History 101: Archie Moore(bornArchibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998)was an American catch wrestler and professionalboxerand the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time (1952 – 1962). He had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport, competing from 1935 to 1963. Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, Moore was a highly strategic and defensive boxer. As of December 2020,BoxRecranks Moore as the third greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time.He also ranks fourth onThe Ring's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". Moore was also a trainer for a short time after retirement, trainingMuhammad Ali,George Foreman,Bob Foster,Eddie Mustafa Muhammad,Earnie ShaversandJames Tillis.A native ofBenoit, Mississippi, Moore was raised inSt. Louis, Missouri, and grew up in poverty. Moore was denied a shot at the world title for 15 years, and spent many of those years fighting on the road with little to show for it. An important figure in the American Black community, he became involved inAfrican Americancauses once his days as a fighter were over. He also established himself as a successful character actor in television and film. Moore died in his adopted home ofSan Diego, California; he was 84 years old. weight was always a problem with Archie, he use to chew steak and spit it out.. hard trainer of Big George Foreman and many others .. one hell of a fighter!! The Mongoose is one for the all time Pound for Pound greatest of all time!!

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