"Special Delivery" Hirsh and his manager "John the Barber" Reisler, 1913.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Tommy Livingston of Philadelphia and Tommy O'Toole of Wilkes-Barre went 15 rounds, November 4, 1916, El Paso, Texas.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
"Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Miller, married May 8th 1915. This picture was taken about August, three months later at Murrow's Studio on W. Market St. in York, Pa. Johnny, this suit was the one he wore to Lancaster when he boxed your brother Leo right after we were married."
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
"Herman Miller, son of Samuel C. and Mary C. Miller. Picture taken around 1912. Died aged 52, October of 1928. trainer of Joe Gans at the Al Herford Stable of boxers during his management of Joe Gans."
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien trainign for his fight in Philadelphia with Champion Jack Johnson, at his quarters at the King of Prussia Inn, May 19, 1909. O'Brien on horseback. In White automobile, driving, Clyde Woolston, Treasurere of The Item, Clarence W. Cranmer, Item sports writer; rear seat, H. Walter Schlichter, (Slick) Sports Editor of The Item; chauffeur.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Jess Willard, world's heavyweight champion on the left. Duke Kelly, Leo Houck's manager is next. And Tom Jones, Willard's manager is at the right. This picture was taken a few days after Willard won the crown from Jack Johnson. Picture taken a few seconds after the champ got off the train at West Philadelphia.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Houck Collection. Houck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Houck. The Houcks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
