Young Jack O'Brien

Young Jack O'Brien, born John T. Hagan, was a lightweight boxer from Pennsylvania.[1]

Biography

He was the brother of Philadelphia Jack O'Brien and the cousin of heavyweight boxer Jack Rowan. On September 18, 1912 he beat Young Brown at the St. Nicholas Arena in New York City.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Young Jack O'Brien". BoxRec. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  2. ↑ "Young Jack O'Brien Wins. Philadelphia Boxer Outpoints Young Brown at St. Nicholas A.C.". New York Times. 1912-09-19. Retrieved 2010-07-23. Young Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia outpointed Young Brown of the East Side.


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