Gus Troxler
Gus Troxler (c. 1871 – February 16, 1945) was a professional strong man, boxer, actor, sports promoter, physical-training expert, and inventor.
A resident of Caldwell, New Jersey, he was a lobbyist for the legalization of boxing in New Jersey in 1918 and is credited as one of the three men responsible for the sport's subsequent popularity and success in the state, alongside Paddy McGuigan and John Patrick Donnelly.[1]
References[]
- ^ Staff. "Gus Troxler: Boxing Promoter, Actor, Strong Man, Dies in Newark at 74", The New York Times, February 16, 1945. Accessed August 14, 2016.
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- 1870s births
- 1945 deaths
- Boxers from New Jersey
- American male boxers
- People from Caldwell, New Jersey
- Sportspeople from Essex County, New Jersey
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