| Birth: | Sep. 16, 1876
Fern Creek
Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA | | Death: | Sep. 17, 1931
Fern Creek
Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA | 
Professional Boxer. Nicknamed "The Louisville Plumber" because of his former trade, he gained considerable prominence on July 3, 1905, at Reno, Nevada, when he defeated Jack Root to become the World Heavy Weight Champion. After one successful exhibition match, he lost his championship to Tommy Burns on February 23, 1906, in Los Angeles, California. He concluded his fight career with a record of total of 41 fights, 29 wins, 7 loss and 4 draws. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Marvin Hart | | | Burial:
Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery
Louisville
Jefferson County
Kentucky, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Mike Maloney
Record added: Nov 21, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6943559 |
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