Title: Tex Rickard
Description: "Along the way, George Lewis "Tex" Rickard (1870-1929), rubbed shoulders with some of history's most renowned figures, including Teddy Roosevelt, Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, John Ringling, Jack Dempsey, and Gene Tunney. This detailed biography chronicles Rickard's colorful life and his critical role in the evolution of boxing from a minor sport into a modern spectacle"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Boxing managers, Sports promoters, Biography, Boxing, Sports, biography
Places: United States
People: Tex Rickard (1871-1929)