About Tom Kirby
Lived 1904 – 1967 (aged 62). Tom Kirby was an American boxer.
Thomas Joseph Kirby (December 21, 1904 – November 25, 1967) was an American boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1924 he was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the light heavyweight class after losing to the upcoming bronze medalist Sverre Sørsdal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tom Kirby?
American boxer (1904–1967)
When was Tom Kirby born?
Tom Kirby was born on 21 December 1904.
When did Tom Kirby die?
Tom Kirby died on 25 November 1967.
What was Tom Kirby's occupation?
Tom Kirby was a boxer.
What nationality was Tom Kirby?
Tom Kirby was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tom Kirby. https://biography.guide/tom-kirby-boxer/
MLA: "Tom Kirby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tom-kirby-boxer/.
Chicago: "Tom Kirby." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tom-kirby-boxer/.
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