About Dick Barton
Lived 1911 – 1990 (aged 78). Dick Barton was a South African boxer.
Richard Walter Barton (22 November 1911 – 29 June 1990) was a South African boxer who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Germiston and died in Johannesburg.
In 1932 he was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the welterweight class after losing his bout to the upcoming gold medalist Edward Flynn.
At the 1934 Empire Games he won the silver medal in the welterweight class after losing the final to Dave McCleave.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dick Barton?
South African boxer
When was Dick Barton born?
Dick Barton was born on 22 November 1911.
When did Dick Barton die?
Dick Barton died on 29 June 1990.
What was Dick Barton's occupation?
Dick Barton was a boxer.
What nationality was Dick Barton?
Dick Barton was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dick Barton (boxer)
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