The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (Images of Sports)
by John DiSanto (Author)
DESCRIPTION The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (PABHOF) was established in 1958 to honor the elite performers of the state’s boxing history. The first five-person class of inductees included ring legends Billy Conn, Harry Greb, Tommy Loughran, Philadelphia Jack O’Brien, and Lew Tendler. The PABHOF continued to induct outstanding participants of the sport who either hailed from the state or had an impact on the Pennsylvania boxing story. By 2023, the list of honorees numbered 428 and included champions, contenders, club fighters, trainers, managers, promoters, cutmen, and other key members of the boxing community.
John DiSanto has compiled photographs and profiles of many noteworthy PABHOF members as well as a complete listing of every person inducted from 1958 to 2023. The result is the most comprehensive PABHOF reference to date.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR John DiSanto is a boxing historian and writer. He co-authored the books Boxing in Atlantic City and Grace and Grit: Boxing at Shuler’s Gym. DiSanto, the founder and editor of PhillyBoxingHistory.com, is a New Jersey Boxing Hall of Famer, and is the chairman of the PABHOF.
ABOUT THE BOOK The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame, released on January 22, 2024, is a 128-page soft cover book that includes 228 photographs. The cover price is $24.99. However, you can purchase your autographed copy directly from the author at JohnDiSanto.com ($20 plus $5 shipping). There is also a two-book combo offer that packages both The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame with Boxing in Atlantic City ($35 plus $5 shipping).
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER Arcadia Publishing and History Press is the nation’s leading publisher of books of local interest. Arcadia has an extraordinary catalog of more than 15,000 local titles and publishes 500 new books each year.
MEDIA CONTACT For all media concerns including interviews with the author and additional information, please contact John DiSanto – (609) 377-6413 / johndisanto@comcast.net.
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