About Eddie McGoorty
Lived 1889 – 1929 (aged 40). Eddie McGoorty was an American boxer.
Edward Martin "Eddie" McGoorty (July 31, 1889 – November 2, 1929) was a middleweight American boxer who won the Australian version of the World Middleweight Title during his career.
McGoorty won the amateur 130 lb Boxing Championship of Wisconsin in 1904, at the age of 15. He began boxing professionally in 1905 under the name Edwin Van Dusart. He was briefly recognized as the World Middleweight Champion in Sydney, Australia. His last recorded bout took place in 1922.
McGoorty was the 2016 Inductee for the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame International category.
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Who was Eddie McGoorty?
American boxer
When was Eddie McGoorty born?
Eddie McGoorty was born on 31 July 1889 in Eureka.
When did Eddie McGoorty die?
Eddie McGoorty died on 2 November 1929.
What was Eddie McGoorty's occupation?
Eddie McGoorty was a boxer.
What nationality was Eddie McGoorty?
Eddie McGoorty was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie McGoorty. https://biography.guide/eddie-mcgoorty/
MLA: "Eddie McGoorty." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-mcgoorty/.
Chicago: "Eddie McGoorty." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-mcgoorty/.
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