Location: Los Angeles (Calif.) / Names: Armstrong, Henry, 1912-1988 / Subject: Sports - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Description:: Henry Armstrong trains with a punching bag. Henry Jackson Jr. (1912 - 1988) was a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. He holds the honor of being the only boxer to hold three world championships at the same time.
Date:: 1930s
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Description:: Boxer Henry Armstrong, also known as "Hurricane Henry" and "Homicide Hank," with Al Jolson and manager Eddie Mead before a fight.
Date:: 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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