Book:Billy Conn The Pittsburgh Kid

[robert ungurean]

Has anyone read this yet or heard anything pos. or neg.?

[robert ungurean]

no one?

[McGrain]

Nope. I'm of the market for boxing books at the moment. Got Bare Fists, James J Corbett and Chaos, Corruption, Courage and Glory "cluttering up" (not my words) the to do pile. I would be interested to hear about it though, a proper treatment of Billy Conn would be most welcome.

[robert ungurean]

Nope. I'm of the market for boxing books at the moment. Got Bare Fists, James J Corbett and Chaos, Corruption, Courage and Glory "cluttering up" (not my words) the to do pile. I would be interested to hear about it though, a proper treatment of Billy Conn would be most welcome.
There is also one due out on Conn by the auther of the recent Marciano book. Its due in Nov.

[Jack Dempsey]

I've read it and its a very good, if slight, read, I'd recommend it although you may want to wait for the one later in the year, that may be a more detailed bio

[Stonehands89]

There's a movie by the same name. It stunk. Henry Armstrong was in it for marquee value but to no avail.

[Irish]

I think I am going to get it. Also looking into Harry Otty's book on Charley Burley.