His left leg is rigid, drawn up and bent at the knee. If you ever wanted to see a fighter, then you would look at him because this was the kind of guy you would say was a real fighter, Arcel said. It was one of only two knockouts Armstrong would suffer in his career. But now, the champ lies on his hospital bed with the tube in his stomach. After retiring from boxing in 1946, Armstrong briefly opened a Harlem nightclub, the Melody Room (named after his first nickname). They were all stolen, Gussie said. His mother, America, was half-Cherokee Indian. Hes strong, she said. This browser does not support getting your location. } 
Omissions? The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. More than 16,000 showed up at old Wrigley Field at 42nd and Avalon to see Armstrong fight Baby Arizmendi in a featherweight bout. When I came to, I was in the car heading north out of Malibu at 75 m.p.h. xxx xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. He finally did beat Zivic, by decision in 1942, but Zivic was no longer champ. He was a talented woodworker and a hard-working farmer and fabricator. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. The former fighter, who for a few months in 1938 reigned as featherweight, lightweight and welterweight champion, was 75 years old. Background. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). He graduated as an honor student from Vashon High School in St. Louis[9] Later he took the surname Armstrong as his fighting name. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. On March 1, 1940, in Los Angeles, Armstrong sought to become the first-ever four-division champion when he attempted to wrest the middleweight crown from Ceferino Garcia, whom he had decisioned in a welterweight defense in 1938. Spoldi, now 76 and living in La Jolla, said he thinks he knows how he was able to go the distance with Armstrong. I cut his lip up pretty good, but he wouldnt quit, Ambers said. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Webhenry armstrong death. Do you find this information helpful? He fought three minutes every round. Spouse. He quit his job working for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad, figuring he could make his fortune fighting for pay. 20072023 Blackpast.org. I think the major concern should be keeping him comfortable.. Before then, though, he offered a lot of toasts. At age four his family moved to St. Louis, where he was raised by his grandmother and father after his mother died. He fought 181 fights and won 152 of them, 100 by knockout. Angelus Rosedale Cemetery. Improve the site Sutter was on Sunday at Eisenhower Medical Center about a after! In Memoriam, please send gifts to the Montana Historical Society, The Montana Ag Museum and Center, or a charity of your choice. Its difficult dealing with someone who was such a remarkable physical specimen who has ended up as one of the most debilitated persons I have ever had to deal with. At first, it wasnt that emotionally trying because I had seen other people like that in county hospitals and veterans hospitals. function inact(imgName) { 12 Dec 1912. 0 cemeteries found in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. On Oct. 29, 1937, he won the world featherweight (126-pound) crown by knocking out Pete Sarron in the sixth round. Ambers had Armstrong spitting blood from a torn bottom lip, and he cut the challenger's eyes as well. Learn more about managing a memorial . I lost my taste for whiskey right then--and its never come back to me.. Henry Armstrong, the only boxer ever to hold three world titles simultaneously, died of heart failure yesterday in Los Angeles after a lengthy series of illnesses. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church - Armstrong (708 2nd St, Armstrong, IA 50514). The plot thickens, Los Angeles Times reported about Justice Thomas gifts 20 years ago. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 at 10:30 AM at the same location. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. I told the boys I was gonna be champ. Armstrong took 20% of the gate for the Ross fight, which was $32,200. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. While Henry dreamed of going to college to become a doctor he was forced to become the head of the household at the young age of 18 when his fathers health deteriorated and he was no longer able to work. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Birth. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. BlackPast.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and our EIN is 26-1625373. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I saw him in most of his championship fights. He didnt have any money when he got here. Despite almost blacking out in the 15th round, Armstrong won a split decision to make history. It was on the streets of St. Louis that young Henry learned to defend himself from gangs and first displayed a natural affinity for fighting. Not only was he the world featherweight champion and the world welterweight champion, but the lightweight king as well. Other people seem to be afflicted with one thing after the other. I dont have any money and he dont have any money. You think people are honest, but they arent. Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . That was the way it was, but it was kind of sad. Ambers won his lightweight championship back when by scored a 15-round decision over Armstrong in 1939, and in 1940, an unheralded Fritzie Zivic beat Armstrong in another 15-round decision for the welterweight crown. (Coincidentally, Kid Chocolate--Eligio Sardinias--died Aug. 8 in Havana, Cuba, at 78.). Armstrong confirmed a newspaper report that he had earned $90,000 in 1937. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Spouse. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. He had fought 26 world title fights and from 1931 to 1945 had fought 175 bouts, winning 97 by knockouts. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Henry Armstrong IBHoF Bio Name: Henry Armstrong Alias: Homicide Hank Birth Name: Henry Jackson Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA Birthplace: Columbus, Mississippi, USA Died: 1988-10-23 (Age:78) Stance: Orthodox Height: 166cm Reach: 170cm Promoter: Record Referee: Record Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record After that he stopped disclosing them, His family saved a girl from Nazis. He was young, strong, wealthy and at the height of his career. I mostly didnt see him too much.. When I look at Henry now, I think what I see is a sign of the human condition and aging and what a terrible process it really is, Green said. He married again and had two more children, Henrietta and Edna, with his second wife, Velma. The word great is misused a lot when it is used to describe many boxers, but Henry Armstrong was great.. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. WebHenry Edwin Armstrong from tree Alex Hanes Family Tree. His birth date is 12/12/12--Dec. 12, 1912. Olive Baptist Church. But there was a sensitive side, too, as he showed at his high school graduation when he read an original poem. One of the greatest boxers who ever lived is 75, bedridden, nearly blind, broke and dying. After retiring, he became a Baptist preacher. In 1959, after 25 years of marriage, Armstrong was divorced by Willa Mae Armstrong, who said she no longer felt loved. Alternate titles: Henry Jackson, Melody Jackson. Weve updated the security on the site. Henry L. Armstrong, deeply loved by family, friends and community, was a well-respected gentleman and historian for the Geraldine community, Chouteau County and beyond. At age four his family moved to St. Louis, where he was raised by his grandmother and father after his mother died. I know he was getting up in age, getting senile and forgetful, but he should have stayed. He was among the first three men active in the ring after 1919 to be elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame, in 1954. Doctors cant straighten it. He may look like a little rat, but hes gonna be the big cheese someday. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Try again later. But Jolson had already set his sights on changing that. xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. After his retirement from the ring he overcame alcoholism, became an ordained Baptist minister and devoted the balance of his life to the assistance of underprivileged youth. Thelma. var navclassiccold = new Image(); The only man ever to hold championships in three weight divisions all at the same time is Henry Armstrong. navclassicover.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_classic_over.gif"; Time after time, Armstrong sent his opponents to the stretched canvas that covered the ring until one day, he was champion of the world. He then rode freight trains to California, where he became a prizefighter and won 58 of 62 fights as an amateur. They laughed, sure, but in seven years, I was.. By trauma, it could very well be boxing, but trauma was definitely related to the injury, said Katzman, who told Armstrong he wanted to examine him again after the surgery. Armstrong fought his first major bout in November 1934, losing the world featherweight championship in a close decision to Baby Arizmendi. It was on the streets of St. Louis that young Henry learned to defend himself from gangs and first displayed a natural affinity for fighting. Resend Activation Email. WebHenry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson, decided to become a boxer after reading in a St. Louis newspaper that Kid Chocolate had beaten Al Singer at the Polo Grounds in New York, and was paid a purse of $75,000. This is not the ring and its not 50 years ago, when Hammering Henry Armstrong slugged his way toward boxing immortality, fame and fortune. Improve the site Sutter was on Sunday at Eisenhower Medical Center about a after! Burial. WebHenry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson, decided to become a boxer after reading in a St. Louis newspaper that Kid Chocolate had beaten Al Singer at the Polo Grounds in New York, and was paid a purse of $75,000. Sarrons happiness was relatively short-lived. Record information. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. He left Los Angeles in 1967 and took a job as assistant director of the Herbert Hoover Boys Club in St. Louis. [4] In 2019, the International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) ranked him as the second best boxer of all time, pound for pound, as well as the second-best featherweight, third-best welterweight, and fifth-best lightweight of all time.[5][6][7][8]. Born Henry Jackson on Dec. 12, 1912, in Columbus, Miss., he was the 11th of 15 children. For other people named Henry Armstrong, see, Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, Billed as a World Middleweight Title fight recognized only by California, Municipal Audiotrium, Saint Louis, Missouri, Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, Municipal Audtiorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, Retained world featherweight title (CaliforniaMexico), Won world featherweight title (California-Mexico), Retained USA California State featherweight title, Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, California, Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, Culver City Stadium, Culver City, California, Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, "BoxRec ratings: world, pound-for-pound, active and inactive", "Boxing Hall of Fame names first inductees", "IBRO All-Time Ratings - Pound For Pound Results", "IBRO All-Time Ratings - Featherweight Ratings", "IBRO All-Time Ratings - Welterweight Ratings", "IBRO All-Time Ratings - Lightweight Ratings", "Henry Armstrong: Goes for Four Divisions", "Ceferino Garcia vs. Henry Armstrong (2nd meeting) BoxRec", Armstrong, seated, posing with a title belt, National Boxing Association's Quarterly Ratings: 1938 BoxRec, National Boxing Association's Quarterly Ratings: 1939 BoxRec, National Boxing Association's Quarterly Ratings: 1940 BoxRec, The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Lightweight--1930s BoxRec, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Henry_Armstrong&oldid=1135310555, World colored welterweight boxing champions, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees, 20th-century African-American sportspeople, 20th-century Baptist ministers from the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2016, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, In 1987, he was among those inductees from, In 1995, Armstrong was posthumously honored for his boxing career by being inducted into the, The story of his life is retold in the radio drama ", This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 22:13. Published on 06/04/2023. ARMSTRONG Charles Henry North Charlton Farm, formerly of Earle Hill Head, Wooler Suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 2nd April, aged 87 years. It was no contest, with Armstrong's rapid-fire attack overwhelming Ross to gain the 15-round decision. Henry Lee Armstrong Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henry Lee Armstrong of Geraldine, Montana, who passed away on March 12, 2023 at the age of 95. Late in 1938 he resigned the featherweight championship without having defended it, and on August 22, 1939, he lost the lightweight crown in a 15-round return fight with Ambers. [11], In 1937 alone, Armstrong went 270 (26KO). A system error has occurred. Most of the fellows who fought in that period wound up either in bad health or dead broke, Arcel said. Mama mia , Ill tell you, I was very lucky. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. She is reluctant to talk about her father. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He first won the featherweight (126-pound) title by knocking out Petey Sarron in six rounds on October 29, 1937. navgallerycold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_gallery_cold.gif"; Mr. Armstrong lost his final title on Oct. 4, 1940, when Fritzie Zivic beat him in 15 rounds to become the new welterweight champion. The curtains are drawn and the light in the room is dim. Last Title Lost to Zivic. A vase of daisies, carnations and gladiolus is on the table next to the bed that brighten the hospital room with the sun splashing through the window. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Burial. Mr. Armstrong's feat of holding three titles simultaneously can never be equaled. Friends of Armstrong thought he was doing well until Velma Armstrong died. Mr. Armstrong, a relentless puncher, was considered by many ring analysts to be, pound for pound, the greatest fighter in boxing history. Katzman found Armstrong blind in one eye. But the man who beat Ambers isnt that tough anymore. The former Gussie Henry, who said she married Armstrong 10 years ago, took him out of St. Louis and brought him back to Los Angeles. Henrys last name was Jackson when he left St. Louis, but he was accompanied on his westward journey by a friend named Harry Armstrong. He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. Being Italian, I have a hard head, Spoldi said. On May 31, 1938, he took the welterweight (147-pound) championship from Barney Ross by decision, and, on August 17 of that year, he defeated Lou Ambers by decision to win the lightweight (135-pound) title.
Omissions? The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. More than 16,000 showed up at old Wrigley Field at 42nd and Avalon to see Armstrong fight Baby Arizmendi in a featherweight bout. When I came to, I was in the car heading north out of Malibu at 75 m.p.h. xxx xxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. You may request to transfer up to 250,000 memorials managed by Find a Grave. He finally did beat Zivic, by decision in 1942, but Zivic was no longer champ. He was a talented woodworker and a hard-working farmer and fabricator. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. The former fighter, who for a few months in 1938 reigned as featherweight, lightweight and welterweight champion, was 75 years old. Background. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). He graduated as an honor student from Vashon High School in St. Louis[9] Later he took the surname Armstrong as his fighting name. This is a carousel with slides. Try again later. On March 1, 1940, in Los Angeles, Armstrong sought to become the first-ever four-division champion when he attempted to wrest the middleweight crown from Ceferino Garcia, whom he had decisioned in a welterweight defense in 1938. Spoldi, now 76 and living in La Jolla, said he thinks he knows how he was able to go the distance with Armstrong. I cut his lip up pretty good, but he wouldnt quit, Ambers said. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Webhenry armstrong death. Do you find this information helpful? He fought three minutes every round. Spouse. He quit his job working for the Missouri-Pacific Railroad, figuring he could make his fortune fighting for pay. 20072023 Blackpast.org. I think the major concern should be keeping him comfortable.. Before then, though, he offered a lot of toasts. At age four his family moved to St. Louis, where he was raised by his grandmother and father after his mother died. He fought 181 fights and won 152 of them, 100 by knockout. Angelus Rosedale Cemetery. Improve the site Sutter was on Sunday at Eisenhower Medical Center about a after! In Memoriam, please send gifts to the Montana Historical Society, The Montana Ag Museum and Center, or a charity of your choice. Its difficult dealing with someone who was such a remarkable physical specimen who has ended up as one of the most debilitated persons I have ever had to deal with. At first, it wasnt that emotionally trying because I had seen other people like that in county hospitals and veterans hospitals. function inact(imgName) { 12 Dec 1912. 0 cemeteries found in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. On Oct. 29, 1937, he won the world featherweight (126-pound) crown by knocking out Pete Sarron in the sixth round. Ambers had Armstrong spitting blood from a torn bottom lip, and he cut the challenger's eyes as well. Learn more about managing a memorial . I lost my taste for whiskey right then--and its never come back to me.. Henry Armstrong, the only boxer ever to hold three world titles simultaneously, died of heart failure yesterday in Los Angeles after a lengthy series of illnesses. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church - Armstrong (708 2nd St, Armstrong, IA 50514). The plot thickens, Los Angeles Times reported about Justice Thomas gifts 20 years ago. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 at 10:30 AM at the same location. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. I told the boys I was gonna be champ. Armstrong took 20% of the gate for the Ross fight, which was $32,200. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. While Henry dreamed of going to college to become a doctor he was forced to become the head of the household at the young age of 18 when his fathers health deteriorated and he was no longer able to work. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Birth. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. BlackPast.org is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and our EIN is 26-1625373. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I saw him in most of his championship fights. He didnt have any money when he got here. Despite almost blacking out in the 15th round, Armstrong won a split decision to make history. It was on the streets of St. Louis that young Henry learned to defend himself from gangs and first displayed a natural affinity for fighting. Not only was he the world featherweight champion and the world welterweight champion, but the lightweight king as well. Other people seem to be afflicted with one thing after the other. I dont have any money and he dont have any money. You think people are honest, but they arent. Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi, USA. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . That was the way it was, but it was kind of sad. Ambers won his lightweight championship back when by scored a 15-round decision over Armstrong in 1939, and in 1940, an unheralded Fritzie Zivic beat Armstrong in another 15-round decision for the welterweight crown. (Coincidentally, Kid Chocolate--Eligio Sardinias--died Aug. 8 in Havana, Cuba, at 78.). Armstrong confirmed a newspaper report that he had earned $90,000 in 1937. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Spouse. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. He had fought 26 world title fights and from 1931 to 1945 had fought 175 bouts, winning 97 by knockouts. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Henry Armstrong IBHoF Bio Name: Henry Armstrong Alias: Homicide Hank Birth Name: Henry Jackson Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA Birthplace: Columbus, Mississippi, USA Died: 1988-10-23 (Age:78) Stance: Orthodox Height: 166cm Reach: 170cm Promoter: Record Referee: Record Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record After that he stopped disclosing them, His family saved a girl from Nazis. He was young, strong, wealthy and at the height of his career. I mostly didnt see him too much.. When I look at Henry now, I think what I see is a sign of the human condition and aging and what a terrible process it really is, Green said. He married again and had two more children, Henrietta and Edna, with his second wife, Velma. The word great is misused a lot when it is used to describe many boxers, but Henry Armstrong was great.. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. WebHenry Edwin Armstrong from tree Alex Hanes Family Tree. His birth date is 12/12/12--Dec. 12, 1912. Olive Baptist Church. But there was a sensitive side, too, as he showed at his high school graduation when he read an original poem. One of the greatest boxers who ever lived is 75, bedridden, nearly blind, broke and dying. After retiring, he became a Baptist preacher. In 1959, after 25 years of marriage, Armstrong was divorced by Willa Mae Armstrong, who said she no longer felt loved. Alternate titles: Henry Jackson, Melody Jackson. Weve updated the security on the site. Henry L. Armstrong, deeply loved by family, friends and community, was a well-respected gentleman and historian for the Geraldine community, Chouteau County and beyond. At age four his family moved to St. Louis, where he was raised by his grandmother and father after his mother died. I know he was getting up in age, getting senile and forgetful, but he should have stayed. He was among the first three men active in the ring after 1919 to be elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame, in 1954. Doctors cant straighten it. He may look like a little rat, but hes gonna be the big cheese someday. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Try again later. But Jolson had already set his sights on changing that. xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. After his retirement from the ring he overcame alcoholism, became an ordained Baptist minister and devoted the balance of his life to the assistance of underprivileged youth. Thelma. var navclassiccold = new Image(); The only man ever to hold championships in three weight divisions all at the same time is Henry Armstrong. navclassicover.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_classic_over.gif"; Time after time, Armstrong sent his opponents to the stretched canvas that covered the ring until one day, he was champion of the world. He then rode freight trains to California, where he became a prizefighter and won 58 of 62 fights as an amateur. They laughed, sure, but in seven years, I was.. By trauma, it could very well be boxing, but trauma was definitely related to the injury, said Katzman, who told Armstrong he wanted to examine him again after the surgery. Armstrong fought his first major bout in November 1934, losing the world featherweight championship in a close decision to Baby Arizmendi. It was on the streets of St. Louis that young Henry learned to defend himself from gangs and first displayed a natural affinity for fighting. Resend Activation Email. WebHenry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson, decided to become a boxer after reading in a St. Louis newspaper that Kid Chocolate had beaten Al Singer at the Polo Grounds in New York, and was paid a purse of $75,000. This is not the ring and its not 50 years ago, when Hammering Henry Armstrong slugged his way toward boxing immortality, fame and fortune. Improve the site Sutter was on Sunday at Eisenhower Medical Center about a after! Burial. WebHenry Armstrong, born Henry Jackson, decided to become a boxer after reading in a St. Louis newspaper that Kid Chocolate had beaten Al Singer at the Polo Grounds in New York, and was paid a purse of $75,000. Sarrons happiness was relatively short-lived. Record information. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. He left Los Angeles in 1967 and took a job as assistant director of the Herbert Hoover Boys Club in St. Louis. [4] In 2019, the International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) ranked him as the second best boxer of all time, pound for pound, as well as the second-best featherweight, third-best welterweight, and fifth-best lightweight of all time.[5][6][7][8]. Born Henry Jackson on Dec. 12, 1912, in Columbus, Miss., he was the 11th of 15 children. For other people named Henry Armstrong, see, Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, California, Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, Billed as a World Middleweight Title fight recognized only by California, Municipal Audiotrium, Saint Louis, Missouri, Harringay Arena, Harringay, London, England, Municipal Audtiorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, Madison Square Garden Bowl, New York City, New York, International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, University of Detroit Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, Dexter Park Arena, Woodhaven, New York City, New York, Municipal Auditorium, Saint Louis, Missouri, Retained world featherweight title (CaliforniaMexico), Won world featherweight title (California-Mexico), Retained USA California State featherweight title, Civic Auditorium, Watsonville, California, Bakersfield Arena, Bakersfield, California, Pismo Beach Arena, Pismo Beach, California, Main Street Athletic Club, Los Angeles, California, Culver City Stadium, Culver City, California, Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, Pennsylvania, "BoxRec ratings: world, pound-for-pound, active and inactive", "Boxing Hall of Fame names first inductees", "IBRO All-Time Ratings - Pound For Pound Results", "IBRO All-Time Ratings - Featherweight Ratings", "IBRO All-Time Ratings - Welterweight Ratings", "IBRO All-Time Ratings - Lightweight Ratings", "Henry Armstrong: Goes for Four Divisions", "Ceferino Garcia vs. Henry Armstrong (2nd meeting) BoxRec", Armstrong, seated, posing with a title belt, National Boxing Association's Quarterly Ratings: 1938 BoxRec, National Boxing Association's Quarterly Ratings: 1939 BoxRec, National Boxing Association's Quarterly Ratings: 1940 BoxRec, The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Lightweight--1930s BoxRec, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Henry_Armstrong&oldid=1135310555, World colored welterweight boxing champions, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees, 20th-century African-American sportspeople, 20th-century Baptist ministers from the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2016, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, In 1987, he was among those inductees from, In 1995, Armstrong was posthumously honored for his boxing career by being inducted into the, The story of his life is retold in the radio drama ", This page was last edited on 23 January 2023, at 22:13. Published on 06/04/2023. ARMSTRONG Charles Henry North Charlton Farm, formerly of Earle Hill Head, Wooler Suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 2nd April, aged 87 years. It was no contest, with Armstrong's rapid-fire attack overwhelming Ross to gain the 15-round decision. Henry Lee Armstrong Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henry Lee Armstrong of Geraldine, Montana, who passed away on March 12, 2023 at the age of 95. Late in 1938 he resigned the featherweight championship without having defended it, and on August 22, 1939, he lost the lightweight crown in a 15-round return fight with Ambers. [11], In 1937 alone, Armstrong went 270 (26KO). A system error has occurred. Most of the fellows who fought in that period wound up either in bad health or dead broke, Arcel said. Mama mia , Ill tell you, I was very lucky. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. She is reluctant to talk about her father. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? He first won the featherweight (126-pound) title by knocking out Petey Sarron in six rounds on October 29, 1937. navgallerycold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_gallery_cold.gif"; Mr. Armstrong lost his final title on Oct. 4, 1940, when Fritzie Zivic beat him in 15 rounds to become the new welterweight champion. The curtains are drawn and the light in the room is dim. Last Title Lost to Zivic. A vase of daisies, carnations and gladiolus is on the table next to the bed that brighten the hospital room with the sun splashing through the window. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Burial. Mr. Armstrong's feat of holding three titles simultaneously can never be equaled. Friends of Armstrong thought he was doing well until Velma Armstrong died. Mr. Armstrong, a relentless puncher, was considered by many ring analysts to be, pound for pound, the greatest fighter in boxing history. Katzman found Armstrong blind in one eye. But the man who beat Ambers isnt that tough anymore. The former Gussie Henry, who said she married Armstrong 10 years ago, took him out of St. Louis and brought him back to Los Angeles. Henrys last name was Jackson when he left St. Louis, but he was accompanied on his westward journey by a friend named Harry Armstrong. He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. Being Italian, I have a hard head, Spoldi said. On May 31, 1938, he took the welterweight (147-pound) championship from Barney Ross by decision, and, on August 17 of that year, he defeated Lou Ambers by decision to win the lightweight (135-pound) title.