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John L. Sullivan: Boston's Knockout King - US History
🕑 Added 2024-03-22 17:30:01 +0000 UTCStep into the ring of history with our latest episode on John L. Sullivan, Boston's legendary knockout king! Born into a world of adversity, Sullivan's rise to fame as America's first superstar athlete revolutionized sports celebrity culture forever. From bare-knuckle brawls to international acclaim, join us as we uncover the triumphs and tragedies of this iconic figure whose legacy still resonates today.
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Martin Verran
Every time I hear of historical political parties which preached hatred of migrants, I keep thinking to myself: "hmm, what modern political organisations do I know of who preach this sort of rubbish?" As well as feel very angry that this sort of irrational hatred is still happening in the here and now of the 21st Century. On a side note, is the Milkshake Duck a sort of Late 19th Century ~ Early 20th Century predecessor of the Supreme Chicken?
Gretchen Sand
Maybe
Joshua Evans-Lowell
Two things: first of all, it's not actually possible to send someone flying with an uppercut like that - at least not without breaking their neck first. Second, I know we can't say for sure but do you think it's possible Sullivan's drinking and violence had anything to do with decades of being repeatedly hit in the head?
PARAPARAPiXiE
this video wuz a real knockout az alwayz ! :) π
Doreen Reynolds-Consolati
I spy one Maxwell Jacob Friedman--and is that Gorgeous George and Muhammed Ali next to him? :)
