About Russell van Horn
Lived 1885 – 1970 (aged 84). Russell van Horn was an American boxer.
William Russell van Horn (July 30, 1885 – March 11, 1970) was an American lightweight boxer who competed in the early twentieth century. He was born in Pennsylvania and died in Wickenburg, Arizona.
In 1904, van Horn won a bronze medal in the lightweight class. In November 1905, the AAU disqualified the second placed Jack Egan from all AAU competitions and he had to return all his prizes. Therefore, van Horn moved up to silver.
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Who was Russell van Horn?
boxer (1885–1970)
When was Russell van Horn born?
Russell van Horn was born on 30 July 1885 in Pennsylvania.
When did Russell van Horn die?
Russell van Horn died on 11 March 1970 in Wickenburg.
What was Russell van Horn's occupation?
Russell van Horn was a boxer.
What nationality was Russell van Horn?
Russell van Horn was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Russell van Horn. https://biography.guide/russell-van-horn/
MLA: "Russell van Horn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/russell-van-horn/.
Chicago: "Russell van Horn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/russell-van-horn/.
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