About Harold Franks
Lived 1891 – 1973 (aged 81–82). Harold Franks was a British boxer.
Harold Franks (2 October 1891 – 1973) was a British light heavyweight professional boxer who competed in the 1920s. He won a bronze medal in Boxing at the 1920 Summer Olympics losing against Norwegian boxer Sverre Sorsdal in the semi-finals.
Franks won the inaugural Amateur Boxing Association 1920 light heavyweight title, when boxing out of the St. Pancras ABC.
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Who was Harold Franks?
boxer
When was Harold Franks born?
Harold Franks was born on 2 October 1891 in Hackney Central.
When did Harold Franks die?
Harold Franks died in 1973.
What was Harold Franks's occupation?
Harold Franks was a boxer.
What nationality was Harold Franks?
Harold Franks was British.
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