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Jack Dempsey

1895 - 1983

Jack Dempsey  American Boxing

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Relationships

Jack Dempsey was previously married to Deanna Piatelli (1964 - 1983), Hannah Williams (1933 - 1943), Estelle Taylor (1925 - 1930) and Maxine Gates (1916 - 1919).

Jack Dempsey was in relationships with Mamie Van Doren (1951), Doris Lilly (1949), Lina Romay (1945 - 1947), June Gale (1933), Dorothy Dell (1933 - 1934), Lina Basquette (1932), Bebe Daniels (1920 - 1921), Ann Pennington, Mary Dees, Lupe Velez and Edna Murphy.

Jack Dempsey had an encounter with Bee Palmer (1921).

About

American Boxer Jack Dempsey was born William Harrison Dempsey on 24th June, 1895 in Manassa, Colorado and passed away on 31st May 1983 New York City, New York, United States aged 87. He is most remembered for World Heavyweight Title from 1919 -1926. His zodiac sign is Cancer.

Jack Dempsey is a member of the following lists: 1983 deaths, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees and American Latter Day Saints.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married420 years, 5 months10 years, 8 months4 years, 3 months
Dating112 years4 months, 12 days1 year
Encounter1---
Total1620 years, 5 months2 years, 11 months1 year

Details

First NameJack
Middle NameHarrison
Last NameDempsey
Full Name at BirthWilliam Harrison Dempsey
Alternative NameManassa Mauler
Birthday24th June, 1895
BirthplaceManassa, Colorado
Died31st May, 1983
Place of DeathNew York City, New York, United States
Cause of DeathHeart condition
Height6' 0¾" (185 cm)
Weight225lbs (102 kg)
BuildAthletic
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Zodiac SignCancer
SexualityStraight
ReligionMormon
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
UniversityBucknell
OccupationBoxing
American Football PositionOffensive Tackle
Claim to FameWorld Heavyweight Title from 1919 -1926
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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. He pioneered the live broadcast of sporting events in general, and boxing matches in particular.