Joe Erskine (American boxer)
Joseph Harold "Joey" Erskine (October 17, 1930 – January 16, 2009) was an American athlete who was active as a welterweight boxer in 1953 and 1954, and as a long distance runner from 1975 to 1980.
| Joey Erskine | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Joseph Harold Erskine |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | October 17, 1930 New York, New York, USA |
| Died | January 16, 2009 (aged 78) Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 11 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Wins by KO | 0 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Long Distance Running Career
In the mid-1970s while in his mid-forties, Erskine, as a member of the Millrose Athletic Association, became a champion ultramarathoner participating in such races as the Boston and New York Marathons, the New York Road Runner Club's Metropolitan 50 Miler, as well as the London to Brighton Ultramarathon.
References
External links
- Boxing record for Joey Erskine from BoxRec (registration required)
- "Joey Erskine Gets One Writer's Nod as Colorful Boxer" by Oscar Fraley. A UP article which appeared on page 2 of The Milwaukee Journal on July 19, 1954.
- Metropolitan 50 Miler Top Performances by Category 1971-2007 (Joe Erskine finished 6th overall in 1976, 7th overall in 1977, and 3rd overall in 1979)
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