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Tex Rickard: Boxing's Greatest Promoter
Author(s): Mark Scott Colleen Aycock (Author)
- Publisher: McFarland & Co
- Publication Date: 15 May 2012
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 275 pages
- ISBN-10: 0786465913
- ISBN-13: 9780786465910
Book Description
Whether opening saloons, raising cattle, or promoting sporting events, George Lewis “”””Tex”””” Rickard (1870-1929) possessed a drive to be the best. 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. 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. 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. This detailed biography chronicles Rickard’s colorful life and his critical role in the evolution of boxing from a minor sport into a modern spectacle.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“this fantastic biography is full of wonderful pictures”―Examiner.com; “highly recommended”―boxingnewsonline; “fascinating…great”―boxingchannel.tv.
About the Author
Colleen Aycock’s father was a professional fighter during the Depression. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is a contributor to other publications on the history of boxing. Mark Scott>, a novelist and former Golden Gloves boxer, lives in Austin, Texas. He is a contributor to other publications on the history of boxing.
