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Jack Dempsey (other)
Jack Dempsey (1895–1983) was a heavyweight boxing champion. Jack Dempsey may also refer to: Sports *Jack Dempsey (wrestler) (1920–2007), British wrestler *Jack "Nonpareil" Dempsey (1862–1896), Irish-born middleweight boxing champion *Jack Dempsey (Australian footballer) (1919–2006), Australian rules footballer *Jack Dempsey (American football) (1913–1988), American football tackle *Jack Dempsey (rugby union) (born 1994), Australian-Scottish rugby player *Jack Dempsey (Gaelic footballer) (1878–1913), Irish Gaelic footballer *Jack Dempsey (rugby league) (1907–1951), Australian rugby league player Other uses *Jack Frost (musician) (born 1968), American guitarist, born Jack Dempsey *Ken Goldstein (born 1969), aka Jack Dempsey, American filmmaker, occasional actor and musician *Jack Dempsey (politician) (born 1966), Australian politician *Jack Dempsey (fish), a species of cichlid See also * Jack Dempsey's Broadway Restaurant, New York City restaurant *John Dempsey (dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Dempsey
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. Dempsey is ranked tenth on ''The Ring'' magazine's list of all-time heavyweights and seventh among its Top 100 Greatest Punchers, while in 1950 the Associated Press voted him as the greatest fighter of the past 50 years. He is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, and was in the previous Boxing Hall of Fame. Early life and career Early life and family background Born William Harris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Dempsey (wrestler)
Thomas Moore (1920 – November 2007) was a British professional wrestler, best known by his ring name Jack Dempsey, who was active in North American and European regional promotions from the 1930s to the 1960s. At the time of his 1966 retirement, he was a quadruple-crown British, European, Commonwealth and World (European version) Welterweight Champion. One of the leading British welterweight champions during the 1960s, he faced many top stars of the era including George Kidd, Joe Murphy, John Foley, Eddie Capelli, Bob Steele, Alan Colbeck and, most notably, Mick McManus whom he defeated for the British Welterweight Championship in 1958. Career Born in Newtown, England, Moore grew up in Wigan and, at age 11, began amateur boxing and later became involved in rugby league as a member of the Bradford Northern club, taking part in the first competition for the Ken Gee Cup. As a teenager, he worked as a coal miner while training at the famous '' Riley's Gym'' in Schol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack "Nonpareil" Dempsey
John Edward Kelly (December 15, 1862 – November 1, 1895) was an Irish-American boxer, better known as Nonpareil Jack Dempsey, who was the first holder of the World Middleweight Championship (1884–1891). He was nicknamed "Nonpareil" because of his reputation of being unbeatable. Biography Dempsey was born on December 15, 1862 in Curran, County Kildare, United Kingdom (now Republic of Ireland). He won the middleweight title on July 30, 1884, by defeating George Fulljames in Great Kills, Staten Island, New York. He held the title for over six years, defending the title against two fighters during the reign. In Dempsey's first 65 contests, he lost only three times: to George LaBlanche (a loss he avenged) and to Billy Baker twice (both bouts were fixed to have Baker win). This ended when Bob Fitzsimmons pummeled him around the ring and begged him to concede before he was hurt any more. Dempsey, the reigning champion, would not give up; the fight continued and Fitzsimmons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Dempsey (Australian Footballer)
John James Francis Dempsey (25 September 1919 – 9 September 2006) was an Australian rules footballer who played with South Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL) during the 1940s. Dempsey made four appearances in the 1941 VFL season but didn't play a single game over the next two years, as he was on active service with the Australian Army. He returned to South Melbourne in 1944 and kicked three goals on his first game back, against St Kilda at Junction Oval. A regular member of the team in 1945, Dempsey missed just one game all year and was South Melbourne's ruck-rover in the 1945 VFL Grand Final The 1945 VFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the South Melbourne Football Club and Carlton Football Club, held at Princes Park in Melbourne on 29 September 1945. It was the 47th annual Grand Final of the Vi .... References External links * 1919 births 2006 deaths Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Sydney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Dempsey (American Football)
John Bernard Dempsey (March 12, 1912 – August 26, 1988) was an American football tackle who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
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Jack Dempsey (rugby Union)
John Francis Dempsey (born 12 April 1994) is a professional rugby union player who plays as a number eight for United Rugby Championship club Glasgow Warriors. Born in Australia, he represents Scotland at international level after qualifying on ancestry grounds. Club career Dempsey played for Gordon. He helped the club win the 2020 Shute Shield. Dempsey played domestically in Australia for the who compete in the National Rugby Championship. He was then called up by the . Dempsey moved to Scotland in 2021 to play for Glasgow Warriors. He has relatives in the city, as his grandfather emigrated to Glasgow from Australia. Of the move to the Warriors, Dempsey stated: The history that Glasgow has with fast-paced footie – with quick ruck speed – is something which very much suits my game. So, it is kind of a combination of wanting a character like me to add depth and being that tool in the tool chest within the back-row, but also I do suit the identity and style that Glasgow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Dempsey (Gaelic Footballer)
Jack Dempsey (1878 – 10 December 1913) was an Irish Gaelic footballer. His championship career at senior level with the Dublin county team lasted six seasons from 1902 until 1907. In spite of being a native of Wexford, Dempsey enjoyed his greatest club success as a member of the Bray Emmets club. He won his sole county senior championship medal in 1901. Dempsey made his debut on the inter-county scene as a member of the Dublin senior football team during the 1902 championship. Over the course of the next six seasons, he won three All-Ireland medals, beginning with a lone victory as captain of the team in 1902, followed by back-to-back championships in 1906 and 1907. Demspey also won four Leinster medals. Dempsey died from tuberculosis on 10 December 1913. Honours ;Bray Emmets *Dublin Senior Football Championship (1): 1901 ;Dublin * All-Ireland Senior Football Championship (3): 1902 (c), 1906, 1907 * Leinster Senior Football Championship (4): 1902 (c), 1904, 1906, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Dempsey (rugby League)
John Wilson Dempsey (1907-1951) was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s. Career Regarded by many as one of the best halfbacks that came from the Newcastle area, Jack 'Inky' Dempsey came to Sydney for one season and played for St. George in 1929. He later captain/coached many country teams including Moree, New South Wales. He represented Newcastle against touring English teams on three occasions 1928, 1932 and 1936. 'Inky' Dempsey retired from playing in 1937 at Kurri Kurri, New South Wales. Tragic death Jack 'Inky' Dempsey collapsed and died in a wild brawl on the hill at the Sydney Cricket Ground The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is a sports stadium in Sydney, Australia. It is used for Test cricket, Test, One Day International and Twenty20 cricket, as well as, Australian rules football and occasionally for rugby league, rugby union and as ... during a Test Match between Australia v France on 21 July 1951. His lifeless body was carried down fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Frost (musician)
Jack Frost (born John Dempsey in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States) is the American guitarist/founder of the heavy metal band Seven Witches and also a part of The Bronx Casket Company. Frost is also known for playing guitar on Savatage's tour in support of ''Poets and Madmen'' in 2001 and 2002 before being dismissed from the band for unspecified reasons. He is currently touring in Anthrax vocalist Joey Belladonna's backing band. He also played in a New Jersey-based cover band called Diesel which features Taz Marazz of Seven Witches, Mike Lepond of Symphony X on bass and Jim Pepe on lead vocals. Discography Lady Gaga * 2008 - '' Poker Face'' Solo artist * 2003 - '' Raise Your Fist to Metal'' * 2005 - ''Out in the Cold'' With Frost Bite * 1994 - '' Icy Hell'' * 1996 - '' Secret Admirer'' * 1997 - ''Carousel'' With Seven Witches * 1998 - ''Seven Witches'' * 1999 - '' Second War in Heaven'' * 2000 - '' City of Lost Souls'' * 2002 - '' Xiled to Infinity and One ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ken Goldstein
Ken Goldstein (born June 1969), also known as Kene G and Jack Dempsey, is an American musician, film and television writer, producer, director and occasional actor. He is a co-founder of Planet illogica and CEO of The Six Shooter Company and the author of the book series, ''The Way of the Nerd''. Goldstein is an active speaker at conferences and festivals, universities and private and public institutions. He has been a featured and Keynote speaker in Brazil, Australia, France and Germany. He is also a songwriter, guitar player, performer and recording artist who often performs under the stage name Jack Dempsey. In 2014 Ken Goldstein completed his first solo album as Jack Dempsey at Capitol Records. The album was produced and engineered by Niko Bolas. Early life and education Goldstein grew up in Northbrook, Illinois, the town formerly called, Shermerville, Illinois, which is the setting for several of the classic films of the late director, John Hughes, who attended Northbrook ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Dempsey (politician)
John Mark Dempsey (born 7 April 1966) is an Australian politician currently serving as Mayor of the Bundaberg Regional Council. He previously served as the Queensland Minister for Police and Community Safety in the Newman Government and was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2015. Political career Opposition A member of the National Party, Dempsey was first elected at the 2006 state election to the Electoral district of Bundaberg. He became a member of the Liberal National Party when the National party merged with the Liberal Party in July 2008. While in Opposition, Dempsey served as the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary to the Shadow Minister for Police and Corrective Services from 21 September 2006 to 12 August 2008. He was a member of the Parliamentary Crime and Misconduct Committee from 11 October 2006 to 16 June 2011, and was the Shadow Minister for Child Safety and Shadow Minister for Sport from 6 April 2009 to 29 November 2010. Dempsey wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Dempsey (fish)
The Jack Dempsey (''Rocio octofasciata'') is a species of cichlid fish that is native to freshwater habitats from southern Mexico to Honduras, but also introduced elsewhere. Its common name refers to its aggressive nature and strong facial features, likened to that of the famous 1920s boxer Jack Dempsey. Animal-World.com Distribution The fish is native to freshwater habitats from southern Mexico to Honduras, where it is found in slow-moving waters, such as swampy areas with warm, murky water, weedy, mud- and sand-bottomed canals, drainage ditches, and rivers. It is also established as an |
