Used in the Exhibit: Play by Play - A Century of L.A. Sports Photography, 1889-1989 Henry Armstrong (right) at the weigh-in before his fight against Willie Joyce at Gilmore Stadium. In the late 1930s, at a time when boxing had only eight weight classes, "Homicide Hank" simultaneously held three world titles (in the featherweight, welterweight, and lightweight divisions). Managed by actor Al Jolson, Armstrong turned Hollywood and starred in "race films" for black audiencs. After his retirement, he became an ordained minister. His ring record: 151-21-9, with 101 knockouts. He died in 1988. Photo dated: July 24, 1943.
Armstrong, Henry,--1912-1988 Joyce, Willie Gilmore Stadium (Fairfax, Los Angeles, Calif.) Boxers (Sports)--California--Los Angeles Boxing--California--Los Angeles Fairfax (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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