About Herbert Crossley
Lived 1901 – 1921 (aged 20). Herbert Crossley was a boxer.
Herbert Crossley (5 May 1901 – 15 November 1921) was a heavyweight boxing contender against Gene Tunney on 5 September 1921, shortly after arriving in the United States from England. Crossley died from pneumonia and sepsis on 15 November 1921 at the age of 20.
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Who was Herbert Crossley?
British boxer (1901–1921)
When was Herbert Crossley born?
Herbert Crossley was born on 5 May 1901.
When did Herbert Crossley die?
Herbert Crossley died on 15 November 1921.
What was Herbert Crossley's occupation?
Herbert Crossley was a boxer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Herbert Crossley. https://biography.guide/herbert-crossley/
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