About Thomas J. McCarey
Lived 1872 – 1936 (aged 63). Thomas J. McCarey was a businessperson.
Thomas J. "Uncle Tom" McCarey (September 22, 1872 – January 31, 1936) was an American boxing promoter working in California who organized fights at Hazard Pavilion, Naud Junction, and Vernon Arena.
History
McCarey came to California in 1896 and was one of the two major boxing promoters in the state, along with "Sunny Jim" Coffroth. McCarey's office was at "107 Spring street in Al Greenwald's cigar store". One famous fight he organized was the Joe Rivers–Ad Wolgast bout of 1912. His last fight had been a 20-round match between Joe Rivers and Johnny Dundee; he did not return to the sport even when boxing was relegalized in 1924.
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Who was Thomas J. McCarey?
American boxing promoter (1878–1936)
When was Thomas J. McCarey born?
Thomas J. McCarey was born on 22 September 1872.
When did Thomas J. McCarey die?
Thomas J. McCarey died on 31 January 1936.
What was Thomas J. McCarey's occupation?
Thomas J. McCarey was a businessperson.
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