George 'Elbows' McFadden (46-13-21)
He's one of the guys who made Joe Gans great.
I stumbled across him and thought I would give him a small nod of appreciation.
The nickname 'elbows' wasn't because he was dirty. He was a defensive master blocking punches with his elbows. (He must have held his hands high.)
Early on he was a problem for Gans, but Gans grew and he faded.
1899 Joe Gans W KO 23/25
1899 Joe Gans D PTS 25/25
1899 Joe Gans L PTS 25/25
1900 Joe Gans L NWS 6/6
1900 Joe Gans D PTS 10/10
1902 Joe Gans L NWS 6/6
1902 Joe Gans L TKO 3/20
He's one of the guys who made Joe Gans great.
I stumbled across him and thought I would give him a small nod of appreciation.
The nickname 'elbows' wasn't because he was dirty. He was a defensive master blocking punches with his elbows. (He must have held his hands high.)
Early on he was a problem for Gans, but Gans grew and he faded.
1899 Joe Gans W KO 23/25
1899 Joe Gans D PTS 25/25
1899 Joe Gans L PTS 25/25
1900 Joe Gans L NWS 6/6
1900 Joe Gans D PTS 10/10
1902 Joe Gans L NWS 6/6
1902 Joe Gans L TKO 3/20
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