William Harrison “Jack” Dempsey, 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.
Born: 24 June 1895, Manassa, Colorado, United States
Died: 31 May 1983, New York, New York, United States