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Philadelphia Jack O'Brien

Athlete

Born: Died: American

Joseph Francis Hagan (better known as Philadelphia Jack O'Brien) (January 17, 1878 – November 12, 1942) was an American world light heavyweight boxing champion in 1905 when he defeated Bob Fitzsimmons for the universal world title. Rather than defending his title, O'Brien instead abandoned it in order to fight at heavyweight. Nat Fleischer, founder and editor of The Ring Magazine, ranked O'Brien as the No. 2 All-Time Light Heavyweight, and famed boxing promoter Charley Rose ranked him as the No. 3 All-Time Light Heavyweight.

O'Brien was inducted into the Ring Magazine hall of fame in 1968, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1987, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994.

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American boxer

Philadelphia Jack O'Brien's Historical Timeline

  1. Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is born

    Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, American athlete, known for american boxer, was born on 1878-01-17.

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When was Philadelphia Jack O'Brien born?
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was born on 1878-01-17 (American).
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American boxer
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Philadelphia Jack O'Brien was involved in 1 recorded historical event, including Philadelphia Jack O'Brien is born.
When did Philadelphia Jack O'Brien die?
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien died on 1942-01-01.

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