1897 - 1978
Gene Tunney American Boxing
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Gene Tunney was previously married to Polly Lauder.
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American Boxer Gene Tunney was born James Joseph Tunney on 25th May, 1897 in New York City, New York, United States and passed away on 7th Nov 1978 Greenwich, Connecticut, United States aged 81. He is most remembered for World heavyweight boxing champion, 1926-28. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
Gene Tunney is a member of the following lists: 1897 births, People from New York City and American Roman Catholics.
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Relationship Statistics
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Details
| First Name |
Gene
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| Last Name |
Tunney
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| Full Name at Birth |
James Joseph Tunney
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| Alternative Name |
The Fighting Marine, Tamer of the Tiger
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| Birthday |
25th May, 1897
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| Birthplace |
New York City, New York, United States
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| Died |
7th November, 1978
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| Place of Death |
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
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| Cause of Death |
Blood Poisoning
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| Buried |
Long Ridge Union Cemetery, Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
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| Height |
6' 1" (185 cm)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Roman Catholic
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation |
Boxing
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| Claim to Fame |
World heavyweight boxing champion, 1926-28
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James Joseph Tunney (May 25, 1897 – November 7, 1978) was an Irish-American professional boxer who competed from 1915 to 1928. He held the world heavyweight title from 1926 to 1928, and the American light heavyweight title twice between 1922 and 1923.
