Jack Holland (boxer)
Rhule "Jack" Holland (c. 1909 – May 9, 1933) was an American professional boxer and college football player.[1] He died of injuries suffered during a boxing match.
| Jack Holland | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light heavyweight |
| Born | c. 1909 Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Died | May 9, 1933 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 4 |
| Wins | 3 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Tulane University
Holland was a prominent end for the Tulane Green Wave football teams of Tulane University, playing alongside College Football Hall of Fame inductee Jerry Dalrymple. He played in the Tulane All Star football game January 1, 1933.[1] Following his death, his team number at Tulane (21) was retired for five years in his honor.[1]
1929
Holland was a member of the undefeated Southern Conference champion 1929 team. He was selected All-Southern.[2]
Boxing
Holland turned to professional boxing with the intent to earn money to finish his Tulane degree, with the ultimate intent of coaching high school football. He also worked as an artist's model to pay his way through school.[1][3] He once won a Southern A. A. U. light heavyweight boxing title in 1932.[4]
Death
Holland died May 9, 1933, of a cerebral hemorrhage after losing in six rounds to Tony Marullo.[5] As he was climbing through the ropes to go to the dressing room, ringsiders heard him say: "I butted him." Then he collapsed.[3][4]
References
- "Jack Holland". Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- W. A. Alexander (December 11, 1929). "All-Southern Football Eleven". Lincoln Evening Journal. Retrieved March 3, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Holland Dies From Effects Of Ring Battle". St. Petersburg Times. May 10, 1933. p. 7. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- "Jack Holland, Great Football Player Goes Down For Final Count" (PDF). The Evening Leader. May 10, 1933. p. 8. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- "Tulane Athletic Star Dies After Losing Ring Bout". The Lewiston Daily Sun. May 10, 1933. Retrieved March 3, 2015.