Gene Tunney
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Summary
Gene Tunney was born on May 25, 1897[1], in Greenwich Village[2]. He died on November 7, 1978[3], in Greenwich[4]. He worked as a boxer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,911 views/month, #6,930 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Long Ridge Union Cemetery[7]
- Spouse: Polly Lauder Tunney[8]
- Child: John V. Tunney[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Award received: International Boxing Hall of Fame[11], WBA World Heavyweight Champion[12], The Ring World Heavyweight Champion[13], Barney Nagler Award[14], The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Military branch: United States Marine Corps[17]
- Commons category: Gene Tunney[18]
- Archives at: Hesburgh Libraries Rare Books & Special Collections[19]
- Sport: boxing[20]
- Family name: Tunney[21]
- Given name: James[22], Joseph[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gene Tunney[24]
- Commons gallery: Gene Tunney[25]
- Participant in: Gene Tunney vs. Jack Dempsey II[26]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 83[27]
- Number of wins: 61[28]
- Number of losses: 1[29]
- Number of draws/ties: 1[30]
- Birth name: James Joseph Tunney[31]
- Country for sport: United States[32]
- Height: 183 cm[33]
- Sports discipline competed in: heavyweight[34]
Why It Matters
Gene Tunney has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Gene Tunney born?
Gene Tunney was born in Greenwich Village[2].
Where did Gene Tunney die?
Gene Tunney died in Greenwich[4].
Who was Gene Tunney married to?
Gene Tunney's spouses include Polly Lauder Tunney[8].
What did Gene Tunney do for work?
Gene Tunney worked as a boxer[5].
What awards did Gene Tunney receive?
Honors received include International Boxing Hall of Fame[11], WBA World Heavyweight Champion[12], The Ring World Heavyweight Champion[13], and Barney Nagler Award[14].