based on information from your browser. He decided not to maintain the required 126-pound weight anymore and left the featherweight crown vacant.[12]. var navgallerycold = new Image(); Most of the fellows who fought in that period wound up either in bad health or dead broke, Arcel said. (Once) I blacked out. But he doesnt notice. His attempt to regain the welterweight championship on January 17, 1941, resulted in his knockout in the 12th round by Zivic. Aldo Spoldi was the only opponent to take him the full 10 rounds. This ended Armstrong's reign as Welterweight Champion. I mostly didnt see him too much.. He never showed me any affection.. This is one fight the champ cant win. WebHenry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 October 24, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. Despite almost blacking out in the 15th round, Armstrong won a split decision to make history. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. I saw him in most of his championship fights. His birth date is 12/12/12--Dec. 12, 1912. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. navgalleryover.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_gallery_over.gif"; navgallerycold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_gallery_cold.gif"; All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Fighting true to form, Armstrong applied pressure throughout the bout. Armstrong--although his name wasnt Armstrong at the time--decided then and there to become a fighter, or at least thats what he always told reporters whenever they asked. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. What can I do? she asked. www.henryarmstrong.net; www.hbhof.com/armstrong.htm; http://coxscorner.tripod.com/armstrong.html; Bert Sugar, 1982 100 Years of Boxing, 2002 Ring Magazine Annual (Vol. His mother, America, was half-Cherokee Indian. In a numbingly efficient display of boxing mayhem that lasted for 11 months in parts of 1937 and 1938, Armstrong won the featherweight, welterweight and lightweight championships. Some people age gracefully and die gracefully as well. You think people are honest, but they arent. This browser does not support getting your location. The others were Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis. This tiny ADU in L.A. delivers, Shaikin: Shohei Ohtanis star power transforms Angels into international tourist attraction, Mike Trouts 441-foot blast cant save Angels in home-opening loss to Toronto, Lakers beat Suns despite LeBron James struggling to score, Biden sports plan angers transgender advocates and opponents, Practical Moves owners find themselves on a journey of a lifetime. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church - Armstrong (708 2nd St, Armstrong, IA 50514). In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. Weighing in at 124 pounds, Armstrong was behind on points until he caught Sarron with a barrage of blows to the head and then dropped him to the canvas with a short right to the chin. Try again later. Twenty-six of the bouts were ended by a knockout, including that of Sarron in their 126-pound fight. The next year was an incredible one for Armstrong as he fought 27 times -- and won all of them. Henry served on the Geraldine Co-op board and the United Methodist Church board as well. His biggest hit was "Sweet Adeline", written in 1903 with Richard H. Gerard. The champ doesnt look at all comfortable, but Green said he has his good days and bad days. According to Katzman, the injury was caused by trauma. 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Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. Taking away Lou Ambers' lightweight crown on Aug. 17, 1938 in Madison Square Garden proved more difficult. } The magazine also named him the No. Being Italian, I have a hard head, Spoldi said. [14] According to boxing historian Bert Sugar, many commentators of the time said that Armstrong deserved the decision in this fight. BlackPast.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and our EIN is 26-1625373. On March 1, 1940, Armstrong attempted to win from Ceferino Garcia the New York State version of the middleweight (160-pound) title, which was then in dispute, but the decision was a draw, permitting Garcia to retain the championship. Cardboard boxes are stacked against the wall, and some plaster is missing. He defended it in eight fights in a row, the last of which was a nine-round knockout win over Puerto Rico's Pedro Montaez. Following these two losses, however, he started a streak of 11 wins. At age four his family moved to St. Louis, where he was raised by his grandmother and father after his mother died. Improve the site Sutter was on Sunday at Eisenhower Medical Center about a after! The fighters today, most of them he would chase right out of the ring.. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He died at age 75 on Oct. 24, 1988, in Los Angeles. He had more than 60 fights as an amateur. The civilian Henry Armstrong got involved in politics and drinking, then religion and the fight against drinking. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. "I was asked to do it, and he thanked me. Armstrong battered Arizmendi, winning a 10-round decision, and was paid $2,000. Learn more about managing a memorial . Henry Armstrong, original name Henry Jackson, (born December 12, 1912, Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.died October 24, 1988, Los Angeles, California), American boxer, the only professional boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. 1 flyweight and in an unprecedented move, selected him No. Armstrong never defended the Featherweight Championship, and surrendered it late in 1938 because he couldn't make the weight. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. On Oct. 29, 1937, he won the world featherweight (126-pound) crown by knocking out Pete Sarron in the sixth round. He married again and had two more children, Henrietta and Edna, with his second wife, Velma. Boxing as a featherweight, he gained quite a bit of experience from 1933 to 1935, fighting 46 times, mostly in California and Mexico. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. But now, the champ lies on his hospital bed with the tube in his stomach. Armstrong had his cornermen remove his mouthpiece so he could swallow the blood flowing in his mouth the last five rounds. Armstrong finished the story about his mother. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Whether it was bad investments, the divorce, the drinking or whatever, Armstrong had run out of money by the mid-1960s. Omissions? You can always change this later in your Account settings. Oops, we were unable to send the email. On May 31, 1938, he took the welterweight (147-pound) championship from Barney Ross by decision, and, on August 17 of that year, he defeated Lou Ambers by decision to win the lightweight (135-pound) title. Wildly popular because of his straight-ahead, charging style, Armstrongs first major fight was Aug. 4, 1936, four years after he had turned pro. But the man who beat Ambers isnt that tough anymore. He fought until 1945, and finished his boxing career with a record of 151-21-9 with 101 ko's. He kayoed Baby Casanova in three rounds, Belloise in four, Joe Rivers in three, former world champion Frankie Klick in four, and former world champion Benny Bass in four. Even so, it was she who sent the flowers to Armstrongs hospital room. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? WebHenry Edwin Armstrong from tree Alex Hanes Family Tree. 1 among the lightweight boxers, even though Lou Ambers was the champion. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. Ambers won his lightweight championship back when by scored a 15-round decision over Armstrong in 1939, and in 1940, an unheralded Fritzie Zivic beat Armstrong in another 15-round decision for the welterweight crown. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Armstrong fought his first major bout in November 1934, losing the world featherweight championship in a close decision to Baby Arizmendi. Henry Armstrong IBHoF Bio Name: Henry Armstrong Alias: Homicide Hank Birth Name: Henry Jackson Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA Birthplace: Columbus, Mississippi, USA Died: 1988-10-23 (Age:78) Stance: Orthodox Height: 166cm Reach: 170cm Promoter: Record Referee: Record Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record The lens was no longer anchored to the center of the right eye by its small tether lines. On Aug. 22, 1939, he lost his lightweight title to Ambers on a 15-round decision. A vase of daisies, carnations and gladiolus is on the table next to the bed that brighten the hospital room with the sun splashing through the window. It was 50 years ago, Aug. 17, 1938, that Armstrong won the third of his three titles. Sarrons happiness was relatively short-lived. If you ever wanted to see a fighter, then you would look at him because this was the kind of guy you would say was a real fighter, Arcel said. The 11th of 15 children of an Irish-Negro father and a Negro-Cherokee Indian mother, Armstrong was born in Jackson, Miss. navpostcardover.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_postcard_over.gif"; On the infrequent occasions Armstrong isnt in the hospital, Gussie Armstrong cares for him at their small, two-bedroom stucco house on East 55th Street in South Central L.A. None of Armstrongs boxing trophies, championship rings or belts are there. Record information. Armstrong appeared on the TV game show I've Got a Secret with his simultaneous triple championship as his secret. U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985, California, U.S., County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Ring magazine named him fighter of the year, over Joe Louis. This is where the champ fights now. He finally did beat Zivic, by decision in 1942, but Zivic was no longer champ. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 at 10:30 AM at the same location. Former trainer Ray Arcel, 88, who has either seen or worked with just about every important fighter since the 1920s, said that Armstrong was one of a kind. During the day, Armstrong shined shoes at the corner of 7th and San Julian, but at night, he was in the ring. Beloved husband of Sylvia, much loved father of Margaret, Barbara, Evelyn and Charles, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather also a dear brother of Tom. ARMSTRONG, Henry Gordon Passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Gordon Armstrong of Mississauga, formerly of Burlington, in his 86th year. Please try again later. The word great is misused a lot when it is used to describe many boxers, but Henry Armstrong was great.. You can be rich and have a ball, but it can get away from you, she said. He fought 27 times in 1937, the busiest year in his career, and had 26 knockouts. Please reset your password. After the decision was announced, the second fight started; both managers and the New York State Athletic Commission were the participants. if (document.images) { Armstrong was a busy welterweight champion, successfully defending the title 19 times in less than three years. One day when Armstrong was driving spikes, a wind-blown newspaper page stuck to his legs. Since January, Armstrong has been admitted six times to Century City Hospital and treated for infections, malnutrition, anemia, pneumonia, dehydration, and poor vision. Armstrong's streak of 27 knockout wins in a row qualifies as one of the longest knockout win streaks in the history of boxing, according to The Ring magazine. In recent years, Mr. Armstrong and his wife, Gussie, lived on a monthly $800 Social Security check, and he suffered from a string of maladies that included pneumonia, anemia, cataracts, malnutrition and dementia. Katzman found Armstrong blind in one eye. Friends of Armstrong thought he was doing well until Velma Armstrong died. The two sofas in the living room are covered with thick plastic. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. The Governor of Montana, on behalf of the Montana Historical Society and the Montana Preservation Society, presented Hank The State Historic Preservation Award (1997-98); Montana Farmers Union Centennial Farm Award (2009); Montana Historical Society 2015 Heritage Keeper Award; and The Trowel & Pen Award presented by Montana Archaeological Society (2016). Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. He may look like a little rat, but hes gonna be the big cheese someday. Burial. Try again. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Thelma. Ambers had Armstrong spitting blood from a torn bottom lip, and he cut the challenger's eyes as well. Paling perceptibly as he blinked with frightened eyes that saw Armstrong, the infernal machine, smoke the idol of Mexico out of the ring with burning, searing leather to take every one of the 10 rounds and with it recognition in California as the worlds featherweight champion, Sarron aptly expressed the sentiments of 16,000 hysterical, stunned spectators when he said: Im glad Im not the one in there with Armstrong tonight. . She died in 1918, he said. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Henry Armstrong (1192)? After that, he concentrated once again on defending the world Welterweight title. "If you spit any more blood on that floor," referee Billy Cavanaugh told Armstrong, "I'm going to stop this fight.". Angelus Rosedale Cemetery. Henry Lee Armstrong Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henry Lee Armstrong of Geraldine, Montana, who passed away on March 12, 2023 at the age of 95. Armstrongs financial plight is widely known in boxing circles. Armstrong took 20% of the gate for the Ross fight, which was $32,200. Birth. There will also be a time for coffee, cookies, and conversation at the Geraldine Senior Center following the graveside service. function inact(imgName) { This account has been disabled. Armstrong is fed through a tube in his stomach, which was put there in April after he refused to eat and dropped to 95 pounds. function act(imgName) { Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Arcel, who trained Ross in 1938, was in his corner for the bout and saw, close up, the beating Ross received. Failed to report flower. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. He officially turned pro a year later after failing to make the 1932 Olympic team, and he lost his first two fights, both four-round decisions in Los Angeles in 1932. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. That was the last time Armstrong would fight for a championship. Make sure that the file is a photo. This is not the ring and its not 50 years ago, when Hammering Henry Armstrong slugged his way toward boxing immortality, fame and fortune. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Hes strong, she said. var navpostcardover = new Image(); Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. In Memoriam, please send gifts to the Montana Historical Society, The Montana Ag Museum and Center, or a charity of your choice. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. His first title came in 1937 when he wrested the Featherweight Championship from Petey Sarron via 6th round ko. [10] Early in his career, he fought some fights under the ring name Melody Jackson. WebReturning to St. Louis, he founded the Henry Armstrong Youth Foundation and directed the Herbert Hoover Boys Club. Column: No rest for the weary: Can exhausted Lakers get to the finish line? At age four his family moved to St. Louis, where he was raised by his grandmother and father after his mother died. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. Not in one division, not in two, but in three. He was among the first three men active in the ring after 1919 to be elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame, in 1954. One day, he walked eight miles from the Midnight Mission to the home of Tom Cox, a fight manager, and persuaded Cox to sign him. var navclassicover = new Image(); Henry enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, camping, dancing, ice-skating, golfing, reading, gardening, collecting, photography, archaeology, genealogy, and research to name a few. LOS ANGELES -- Henry Armstrong, the Depression-era champion who was the first man to hold three titles simultaneously, died Saturday at the age of 75. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. ARMSTRONG Charles Henry North Charlton Farm, formerly of Earle Hill Head, Wooler Suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 2nd April, aged 87 years. He grew up on the Armstrong homestead farm, attending school in Geraldine. var navathletescold = new Image(); It got infected recently when he was at home and he had to come back. He then rode freight trains to California, where he became a prizefighter and won 58 of 62 fights as an amateur. His left leg is rigid, drawn up and bent at the knee. It was my best fight. Fritzie Zivic, a veteran journeyman best known for questionable tactics, worked Armstrong's eyes, which were scarred and vulnerable to cutting, and took a unanimous decision. Year should not be greater than current year. See the article in its original context from. He also worked in Great Falls where he eventually met Norma Hazel Sorensen. But 1938 was an even better year for Armstrong, as he took the two more championships. WebHe is also survived by 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. Among those who witnessed Armstrongs assault on Arizmendi was Petey Sarron, the featherweight champion from Birmingham, Ala. A newspaper account of the fight described the scene: Petey Sarron, featherweight champion of the world, his face an ashen white, an empty ache in the pit of his stomach, squirmed in his seat and choked as he watched Henry Armstrong, the chocolate lancer, hammer Baby Arizmendi into the most brutal, ruthless defeat of his brilliant 11-year stretch of ring warfare last night at Wrigley Field. There is a problem with your email/password. He died at age 75 on Oct. 24, 1988, in Los Angeles. He lost the Lightweight Championship to Lou Ambers on a 15 round decision in 1939. ESPN ranked Armstrong as number 3 on their list of the 50 greatest boxers of all time. Try again later. Mr. Armstrong's feat of holding three titles simultaneously can never be equaled. WebHenry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 October 24, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. Henry and Norma farmed in the Geraldine area where they raised four children, Stuart, Cindy, Shelley and Scott. When youre on top, people cater to you, but once you start slipping, you find out who your friends are. Other people seem to be afflicted with one thing after the other. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church - Armstrong (708 2nd St, Armstrong, IA 50514). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. (Coincidentally, Kid Chocolate--Eligio Sardinias--died Aug. 8 in Havana, Cuba, at 78.). Armstrong was one of the few fighters to win in three or more different divisions: featherweight , lightweight , and welterweight . He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. Seven months later, a fading Armstrong finally lost his welterweight title after the 19 successful defenses, including six in 1940. In 1956, he published an autobiography, ''Gloves, Glory and God.''. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Armstrong was one of the few fighters to win in three or more different divisions: featherweight , lightweight , and welterweight . Published on 06/04/2023. Birth 13 Mar 1930 Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA Death 29 May 1992 (aged 62) Georgia, USA Burial Mount Olive Memorial Gardens Augusta, Richmond County, Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. ). The former Gussie Henry, who said she married Armstrong 10 years ago, took him out of St. Louis and brought him back to Los Angeles. GREAT NEWS! Mr. Armstrong, who was 5 feet 5 1/2 inches tall, varied in fighting weight from 124 to 146 pounds. Before 19,216 at Madison Square Garden, Armstrong scored a 15-round decision over Lou Ambers and, with it, secured his place among boxing legends. But Jolson had already set his sights on changing that. All Rights Reserved. Death. Henry L. Armstrong, deeply loved by family, friends and community, was a well-respected gentleman and historian for the Geraldine community, Chouteau County and beyond. 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