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Harry "The Human Windmill" Greb
Birth: Jun. 6, 1894
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania, USA
Death: Oct. 22, 1926

Hall of Fame boxer who was the Middleweight Champion from 1923-26. His career ring record was 264 wins and 23 loses with 12 draws. He was blind in one eye, but kept it secret most of his fighting career. He died during surgery to repair facial injuries from boxing and an accident. 
 
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  Mildred Greb (1901 - 1923)*
 
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Cause of death: Died on the operating table while undergoing surgery to repair a fractured nose suffered in an automobile accident.
 
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Burial:
Calvary Cemetery
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania, USA
Plot: Section W, Lot 40, Grave 5
 
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Record added: Sep 27, 1999
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Harry Greb was as tough as, well, an old truck.
- Larry E. Barnes
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