This collection contains materials of Johnny Hauck, a boxing historian and brother of Leo Houck (1888-1950), a championship boxer. Consists of personal papers, newspaper clippings, correspondence, drawings, and material on boxing matches and associations.
The Jay Thomas stable of boxers. Back row, left to right: Bobby Taylor, George Edward, Hugh Walker, P. Goosin, Jay Thomas, Arlos Fanning, Sammy Buttler, Harry Rubbin, Lou Pappas. Bottom row, left to right: Frankie Dean, Joe Keen, Jack Collopy, Bat Duggan, Paulie McGuire, Micky McLaughlin.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Jack Collopy. Three images. Written on front: "To my pal Johnny Hauck, with best wishes, from Jack Collopy. K. C. Comet 118 lbs."
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Jack Collopy. On front: "To Johnny, with best wishes, Jack Collopy".
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Photo of Jack Collopy glued to black construction paper and matboard. Drawing of ring on construction paper.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.
Jack Collopy. Business card glued to back of photograph. "K. C. Komet" Bantamweight champion of the middlewest. Under the direction of Jay J. Thomas.
Provenance
Photographs from MG-63, the Johnny Hauck Collection. Hauck was a local boxing historian and brother of noted local boxer Leo Hauck. The Haucks grew up in Lancaster's Cabbage Hill neighborhood and were known as all-around athletes.