Palooka may refer to: * ''

Joe Palooka ''Joe Palooka'' was an American comic strip about a heavyweight boxing champion, created by cartoonist Ham Fisher. The strip debuted on April 19, 1930 and was carried at its peak by 900 newspapers. It was cancelled in 1984. The strip was adapt ...

'', an American comic strip * '' Palooka (film)'', a 1934 film based on the comic strip * '' The Palooka'', a one-act play by Tennessee Williams * Palookas, a 1980s rock group fronted by

Jowe Head Jowe Head (born Stephen Bird) is a British guitarist, singer, and visual artist, who was a member of Swell Maps before joining the Television Personalities. He has also released a large amount of material as a solo artist and as leader of group ...

* Palooka, an unskilful player in bridge and other card games

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