Sweet William : The Life of Billy Conn / Andrew O'Toole.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Toole, Andrew, author.

Series:

Sport and society.

Sport and Society Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Boxers (Sports)--United States--Biography.

Boxers (Sports).

Conn, Billy, 1917-1993.

Conn, Billy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (386 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 2010.

Summary:

This biography explores the life and career of Billy Conn, an acclaimed boxer known for his legendary match against Joe Louis. Author Andrew O'Toole delves into Conn's personal and professional journey, highlighting his roots in Pittsburgh and his rise to fame in the boxing world. The book provides insights into Conn's relationships, particularly with his family, including his mother Maggie and his wife Mary Louise. O'Toole draws on various sources, including interviews with Conn's family and archival materials, to paint a comprehensive portrait of Conn's life and the cultural backdrop of his era. The biography also touches upon the broader context of sport and society, making it a compelling read for sports enthusiasts and those interested in 20th-century American history. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Cover Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Acknowledgments

1. This Is Easy

2. A Kiss from Heaven

Junior and Moonie

3. I Can Lick Anyone Johnny Ray Tells Me I Can Lick

4. Like a Thief He Kept Running

5. A Fistic Star Is Born

6. Gone to the Fight

Photographs follow page

7. Fighting Is My Business

8. Toast of the Town

9. That Conn Boy Talks Too Much

"The Most Beautiful Girl in the World"

10. Reckless Son of Erin

11. Where's Billy?

12. I'm Afraid of No Man Living

13. Mickey Rooney's a Sissy

14. He Can Run …

15. Old Scores to Settle

16. "You Only Get One Chance"

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9780252056109

0252056108

OCLC:

1423132270