About Edward Rollins
Lived 1852 – 1939 (aged 87). Edward Rollins was an Australian boxer.
Edward William Rollins (1 January 1852 – 1 February 1939), commonly known as Starlight, was an Australian middleweight boxer.
Boxing career Rollins was a top middleweight contender for the Australian Middleweight Championship during his career and fought for the title four times
During his career, Starlight defeated such men as Jack Malloy, "Black Chris" Smithers, Jim Barron, James "Tut" Ryan, Bill Heffernan, Jack Perryman, Charlie Woods and Ike Stewart.
Family Rollins married Kate Pratt, the daughter of black American parents. They had a daughter, Marjorie Duguid, who was the grandmother of Australian pop singer Colleen Hewett.
thumbEdward Rollins was buried at Fawkner Memorial Park on the 12 September 1911.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Edward Rollins?
Australian boxer
When was Edward Rollins born?
Edward Rollins was born on 1 January 1852 in Georgetown.
When did Edward Rollins die?
Edward Rollins died on 1 February 1939 in Sydney.
What was Edward Rollins's occupation?
Edward Rollins was a boxer.
What nationality was Edward Rollins?
Edward Rollins was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Edward Rollins (boxer)
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