Harry Harris (boxer)
| Harry Harris | |
|---|---|
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Harry Harris |
| Nickname(s) | Human Scissors |
| Rated at | Bantamweight |
| Nationality |
 USA |
| Born |
1880-11-18 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | November 26, 1958 (aged 78) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 54 |
| Wins | 40 |
| Wins by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 8 |
| No contests | 4 |
Harry Harris ("The Human Hairpin"; November 18, 1880 in Chicago, Illinois – June 5, 1959 in New York City) was an American boxer. He was World Bantamweight Champion in 1901–02.[1]
Harris began boxing professionally in 1896 at the age of 16. He was never knocked out, and finished his career in 1906 with a record of 15 knockouts in 39 wins, with 7 draws and 5 no decisions.[1]
Harris was a twin. His brother Sammy, also a top boxer, died suddenly at age 20. Harris is survived by the Steiner family, including his two grandsons Corky and Rick Steiner, as well as his great-grandsons Ricky and Joey Steiner.[2]
Harris, who was Jewish, was inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.[1] He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2002.[3]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Harry Harris ("The Human Hairpin")". Jewishsports.net. June 5, 1959. Retrieved October 19, 2010.
- ↑ "Steiner Family Genealogy". ancestry.com.
- ↑ "Harry Harris". Archived from the original on 2008-12-30.
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