About Henry Hall
Lived 1922 – 2016 (aged 93). Henry Hall was an American boxer.
William "Henry" Hall (August 29, 1922 – May 25, 2016) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1942 to 1960. His birth name was William Hall.
Early life Born in Napoleonville, Louisiana, Hall was the second of five children of Louis and Ida Hall. After his mother's death, the family moved to New Orleans, where he began boxing at the Rampart Street gym. He fought in exhibition bouts against Joe Louis and Ezzard Charles in 1950 and 1951, respectively. He retired in 1960.
Later life Hall moved to Milwaukee in the 1950s. After retirement, he worked as a cement mason and a school bus driver. He suffered from dementia in his later years and died on May 25, 2016, at age 93.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Hall?
American boxer, born 1922 (1922–2016)
When was Henry Hall born?
Henry Hall was born on 29 August 1922 in Napoleonville.
When did Henry Hall die?
Henry Hall died on 25 May 2016.
What was Henry Hall's occupation?
Henry Hall was a boxer.
What nationality was Henry Hall?
Henry Hall was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Hall (American boxer)
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