Tunney
Book description
Among the legendary athletes of the 1920s, the unquestioned halcyon days of sports, stands Gene Tunney, the boxer who upset Jack Dempsey in spectacular fashion, notched a 77—1 record as a prizefighter, and later avenged his sole setback (to a fearless and highly unorthodox fighter named Harry Greb). Yet within…
Why read it?
1 author picked Tunney as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Among the legendary athletes of the 1920s, the unquestioned halcyon days of sports, stands Gene Tunney, the boxer who upset Jack Dempsey in spectacular fashion, notched a 77—1 record as a prizefighter, and later avenged his sole setback (to a fearless and highly unorthodox fighter named Harry Greb). Yet within a few years of retiring from the ring, Tunney willingly receded into the background. To this day, Gene Tunney’s name is most often recognized only in conjunction with his epic “long count” second bout with Dempsey. Living nearly half his life in the state of Connecticut, Mr. Tunney was the…
From Mark's list on any fan of boxing.
Want books like Tunney?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 35 books like Tunney.
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in boxing, coming of age, and bildungsroman?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about boxing, coming of age, and bildungsroman.