He endorsed Los Angeles Supervisor Leonard Roach and the Presidential ticket of Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. Spouse. Actually, Armstrong was in a lot of rings. Thelma. At age four his family moved to St. Louis, where he was raised by his grandmother and father after his mother died. 19 People 0 Records 0 Sources. if (document.images) { There are no volunteers for this cemetery. To use this feature, use a newer browser. At age four his family moved to St. Louis, where he was raised by his grandmother and father after his mother died. Henry Armstrong IBHoF Bio Name: Henry Armstrong Alias: Homicide Hank Birth Name: Henry Jackson Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA Birthplace: Columbus, Mississippi, USA Died: 1988-10-23 (Age:78) Stance: Orthodox Height: 166cm Reach: 170cm Promoter: Record Referee: Record Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record He fought 27 times in 1937, the busiest year in his career, and had 26 knockouts. Doctors cant straighten it. They were all stolen, Gussie said. You can be rich and have a ball, but it can get away from you, she said. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [3] He was posthumously inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in the inaugural class of 1990. Birth. Burial. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. navpostcardover.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_postcard_over.gif"; So Henry Armstrong jumped from the featherweight to the lightweight throne, spotting his rival nine pounds as his flailing fists beat a merciless tattoo on head and body.. In any event, Henry Jackson became Henry Armstrong when he got to California. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. function inact(imgName) { xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. var navpostcardcold = new Image(); They laughed, sure, but in seven years, I was.. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. WebHenry Armstrong, original name Henry Jackson, (born December 12, 1912, Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.died October 24, 1988, Los Angeles, California), American boxer, the only professional boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. cemeteries found in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. After retiring from boxing in 1946, Armstrong briefly opened a Harlem nightclub, the Melody Room (named after his first nickname). navcontributecold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_contribute_cold.gif"; He is currently ranked by BoxRec as the 12th-greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. Before 30,000 on May 31, 1938, in the outdoor Madison Square Garden Bowl in Long Island City, N.Y., Armstrong gave Ross a fierce beating and won his second championship with a 15-round decision. Mr. Armstrong fought for four more years, but never again for a championship. His attempt to regain the welterweight championship on January 17, 1941, resulted in his knockout in the 12th round by Zivic. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Upon his discharge, Hank returned to help his parents on the farm. ARMSTRONG Charles Henry North Charlton Farm, formerly of Earle Hill Head, Wooler Suddenly but peacefully at home on Sunday 2nd April, aged 87 years. In 1943, Armstrong lost a 10-round decision to an up-and-coming Sugar Ray Robinson, who had idolized the three-division champion. 
He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. Deacon Henry T. Armstrong Jr. Birth. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. [citation needed], In 1945, Armstrong retired from boxing. Preceding Henry in death are his wife, Norma; son, Scott; sisters, Opal Armstrong, Nina K. Anderson, and Merle J. Atkinson; nieces, Shirley Folger and Joyce Sigman; brothers-in-law, Alvin Sorensen, Henry Anderson, Frank Brown, and Chesley Atkinson; and sister-in-law Wilma Skinner. Armstrong knocked Sarron out in six rounds, becoming the World Featherweight Champion. Turning to boxing, Henry failed to qualify for the upcoming Olympics, and began his professional boxing career in 1931 under the name of Melody Jackson. (Once) I blacked out. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. 
Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. If an artist uses a canvas, so does a fighter. [citation needed], Later in 1938, Armstrong, still the Featherweight division world champion, challenged Barney Ross for the title. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Following in his father and grandfathers footsteps, Henry joined the Masonic Lodge, becoming a lifetime member of Pilgrim Lodge #102 in Geraldine. xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. Henry Lee Armstrong Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henry Lee Armstrong of Geraldine, Montana, who passed away on March 12, 2023 at the age of 95. Henrietta and Edna are grown now and living in St. Louis. When I look at Henry now, I think what I see is a sign of the human condition and aging and what a terrible process it really is, Green said. I was one of the few, when Henry Armstrong was at his best, that was still standing up until the last gong.. But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. But not for long. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 at 10:30 AM at the same location. And Gussie Armstrong said her husband still has a powerful ally in his corner. In January of 1938, Armstrong had a new nickname, the Black Blizzard, and a nice bank account. If you ever wanted to see a fighter, then you would look at him because this was the kind of guy you would say was a real fighter, Arcel said. var navclassicover = new Image(); Down the green carpeted hallway past the nurses station in the room on the left. Henry began introducing Harry as his brother and later used him as his trainer. navpostcardcold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_postcard_cold.gif"; Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. LOS ANGELES -- Henry Armstrong, the Depression-era champion who was the first man to hold three titles simultaneously, died Saturday at the age of 75. WebHenry Armstrong, original name Henry Jackson, (born December 12, 1912, Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.died October 24, 1988, Los Angeles, California), American boxer, the only professional boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. The champ doesnt look at all comfortable, but Green said he has his good days and bad days. He fought three minutes every round. Fighting true to form, Armstrong applied pressure throughout the bout. Born Henry Jackson on Dec. 12, 1912, in Columbus, Miss., he was the 11th of 15 children. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Mama mia , Ill tell you, I was very lucky. This whole thing, whats happened to him, my heart bleeds. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? One day, he walked eight miles from the Midnight Mission to the home of Tom Cox, a fight manager, and persuaded Cox to sign him. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "I carried him the last four rounds," Armstrong said. He was wearing a neat blue suit and a pearl gray hat. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. More than 16,000 showed up at old Wrigley Field at 42nd and Avalon to see Armstrong fight Baby Arizmendi in a featherweight bout. [13], In 1938, Armstrong started his season with seven more knockouts in a row, including one over Chalky Wright, a future world champion. Background. She died in 1918, he said. based on information from your browser. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. His next fight was four days later, and he won a six-round decision. Since January, Armstrong has been admitted six times to Century City Hospital and treated for infections, malnutrition, anemia, pneumonia, dehydration, and poor vision. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. Ambers won his lightweight championship back when by scored a 15-round decision over Armstrong in 1939, and in 1940, an unheralded Fritzie Zivic beat Armstrong in another 15-round decision for the welterweight crown. Thelma. Ross and his welterweight crown were next for Armstrong, even though he would be skipping one weight division, the lightweight, to get it. When Armstrong was born, an older brother looked at him and told his mother, Why, Henry is so small, he looks just like a little rat., As Henry would tell the story, his mother would agree. At this point, hes as medically intact as we can get him, Green said. . var navcontributecold = new Image(); navgallerycold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_gallery_cold.gif"; } [2] Historian Bert Sugar also ranked Armstrong as the second-greatest fighter of all time. This is a carousel with slides. [10] Early in his career, he fought some fights under the ring name Melody Jackson. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. And on Aug. 17, 1938, a pared-down Armstrong picked up the lightweight (135-pound) championship with a 15-round decision over Lou Ambers before a crowd of 19,216 at Madison Square Garden. I saw him in most of his championship fights. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. People were impressed just because of who he was. Mr. Armstrong's feat of holding three titles simultaneously can never be equaled. Whether it was bad investments, the divorce, the drinking or whatever, Armstrong had run out of money by the mid-1960s. One of the greatest fighters in history, "Hurricane Hank" is the only fighter to hold 3 world Championships simultaneously. The television set is on, but the champ doesnt see it. The next year was an incredible one for Armstrong as he fought 27 times -- and won all of them. Friends of Armstrong thought he was doing well until Velma Armstrong died. He had more than 60 fights as an amateur. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The only boxer who was still on his feet at the end of a fight with Armstrong in 1937 was a lightweight named Aldo Spoldi, who lost a 10-round decision. Arcel, who trained Ross in 1938, was in his corner for the bout and saw, close up, the beating Ross received. [11], In 1937 alone, Armstrong went 270 (26KO). Alternate titles: Henry Jackson, Melody Jackson. Armstrong appeared on the TV game show I've Got a Secret with his simultaneous triple championship as his secret. Following graduation in 1944, Henry enlisted in the United State Marine Corp. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Published on 06/04/2023. ARMSTRONG, Henry Gordon Passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Gordon Armstrong of Mississauga, formerly of Burlington, in his 86th year. After retiring, he became a Baptist preacher. He relinquished his featherweight title three months after taking the lightweight crown. WebHenry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 October 24, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. navcontributeover.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_contribute_over.gif"; Please reset your password. A system error has occurred. [11] In February 1966, Rev. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. He died at age 75 on Oct. 24, 1988, in Los Angeles. He fought 181 fights and won 152 of them, 100 by knockout. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He wouldnt have used a brush and pastels. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. Armstrong took 20% of the gate for the Ross fight, which was $32,200. Henry L. Armstrong, deeply loved by family, friends and community, was a well-respected gentleman and historian for the Geraldine community, Chouteau County and beyond. That wasnt his style. Last Title Lost to Zivic. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. In his profession after all, he never ever worried about making anyone comfortable. The lens was no longer anchored to the center of the right eye by its small tether lines. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Armstrong fared even worse in their rematch in 1941, suffering a 12th-round TKO. 1 among the lightweight boxers, even though Lou Ambers was the champion. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Its difficult dealing with someone who was such a remarkable physical specimen who has ended up as one of the most debilitated persons I have ever had to deal with. At first, it wasnt that emotionally trying because I had seen other people like that in county hospitals and veterans hospitals. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. On May 31, 1938, he became the welterweight (147-pound) champion by winning a 15-round decision from Barney Ross at Long Island City. But Garcia shut the challenger's left eye and gained a draw, enabling him to keep the title. Try again. He died at age 75 on Oct. 24, 1988, in Los Angeles. Thelma. 12 Dec 1912. Most of the fellows who fought in that period wound up either in bad health or dead broke, Arcel said. Henry Lee Armstrong Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henry Lee Armstrong of Geraldine, Montana, who passed away on March 12, 2023 at the age of 95. After his death, his heart was found to be one-third larger than average. Armstrong fought as an amateur from 1929 to 1932. A small donation would help us keep this available to all. Mr. Armstrong lost his final title on Oct. 4, 1940, when Fritzie Zivic beat him in 15 rounds to become the new welterweight champion. He kayoed Baby Casanova in three rounds, Belloise in four, Joe Rivers in three, former world champion Frankie Klick in four, and former world champion Benny Bass in four. He died at age 75 on Oct. 24, 1988, in Los Angeles. His lifelong love of music, art and history began then. That 16-mile walk marked the professional beginning of one of the finest boxers in history. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. Birth. Aldo Spoldi was the only opponent to take him the full 10 rounds. Henry served on the Geraldine Co-op board and the United Methodist Church board as well. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. By trauma, it could very well be boxing, but trauma was definitely related to the injury, said Katzman, who told Armstrong he wanted to examine him again after the surgery. His debut as an 18-year-old pro was inauspicious, as he was knocked out in the third round by Al Iovino on July 27, 1931, in Pennsylvania. www.henryarmstrong.net; www.hbhof.com/armstrong.htm; http://coxscorner.tripod.com/armstrong.html; Bert Sugar, 1982 100 Years of Boxing, 2002 Ring Magazine Annual (Vol. Birth. Resend Activation Email. I dont know if shed think boxing has any Godliness about it. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. Armstrong's attempt to win a world title in a fourth division was frustrated. On Oct. 29, 1937, he won the world featherweight (126-pound) crown by knocking out Pete Sarron in the sixth round. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. 19 People 0 Records 0 Sources. var navcontributeover = new Image();
He never regained consciousness, and passed away a few days later after they turned off the machines that kept the broadcast giant breathing. Deacon Henry T. Armstrong Jr. Birth. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. [citation needed], In 1945, Armstrong retired from boxing. Preceding Henry in death are his wife, Norma; son, Scott; sisters, Opal Armstrong, Nina K. Anderson, and Merle J. Atkinson; nieces, Shirley Folger and Joyce Sigman; brothers-in-law, Alvin Sorensen, Henry Anderson, Frank Brown, and Chesley Atkinson; and sister-in-law Wilma Skinner. Armstrong knocked Sarron out in six rounds, becoming the World Featherweight Champion. Turning to boxing, Henry failed to qualify for the upcoming Olympics, and began his professional boxing career in 1931 under the name of Melody Jackson. (Once) I blacked out. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. If an artist uses a canvas, so does a fighter. [citation needed], Later in 1938, Armstrong, still the Featherweight division world champion, challenged Barney Ross for the title. 22 Oct 1988 (aged 75) Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Following in his father and grandfathers footsteps, Henry joined the Masonic Lodge, becoming a lifetime member of Pilgrim Lodge #102 in Geraldine. xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. Henry Lee Armstrong Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henry Lee Armstrong of Geraldine, Montana, who passed away on March 12, 2023 at the age of 95. Henrietta and Edna are grown now and living in St. Louis. When I look at Henry now, I think what I see is a sign of the human condition and aging and what a terrible process it really is, Green said. I was one of the few, when Henry Armstrong was at his best, that was still standing up until the last gong.. But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. But not for long. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 10th 2023 at 10:30 AM at the same location. And Gussie Armstrong said her husband still has a powerful ally in his corner. In January of 1938, Armstrong had a new nickname, the Black Blizzard, and a nice bank account. If you ever wanted to see a fighter, then you would look at him because this was the kind of guy you would say was a real fighter, Arcel said. var navclassicover = new Image(); Down the green carpeted hallway past the nurses station in the room on the left. Henry began introducing Harry as his brother and later used him as his trainer. navpostcardcold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_postcard_cold.gif"; Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. LOS ANGELES -- Henry Armstrong, the Depression-era champion who was the first man to hold three titles simultaneously, died Saturday at the age of 75. WebHenry Armstrong, original name Henry Jackson, (born December 12, 1912, Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.died October 24, 1988, Los Angeles, California), American boxer, the only professional boxer to hold world championship titles in three weight divisions simultaneously. The champ doesnt look at all comfortable, but Green said he has his good days and bad days. He fought three minutes every round. Fighting true to form, Armstrong applied pressure throughout the bout. Born Henry Jackson on Dec. 12, 1912, in Columbus, Miss., he was the 11th of 15 children. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Mama mia , Ill tell you, I was very lucky. This whole thing, whats happened to him, my heart bleeds. Are you sure that you want to delete this flower? One day, he walked eight miles from the Midnight Mission to the home of Tom Cox, a fight manager, and persuaded Cox to sign him. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. "I carried him the last four rounds," Armstrong said. He was wearing a neat blue suit and a pearl gray hat. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. More than 16,000 showed up at old Wrigley Field at 42nd and Avalon to see Armstrong fight Baby Arizmendi in a featherweight bout. [13], In 1938, Armstrong started his season with seven more knockouts in a row, including one over Chalky Wright, a future world champion. Background. She died in 1918, he said. based on information from your browser. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. His next fight was four days later, and he won a six-round decision. Since January, Armstrong has been admitted six times to Century City Hospital and treated for infections, malnutrition, anemia, pneumonia, dehydration, and poor vision. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. Ambers won his lightweight championship back when by scored a 15-round decision over Armstrong in 1939, and in 1940, an unheralded Fritzie Zivic beat Armstrong in another 15-round decision for the welterweight crown. Thelma. Ross and his welterweight crown were next for Armstrong, even though he would be skipping one weight division, the lightweight, to get it. When Armstrong was born, an older brother looked at him and told his mother, Why, Henry is so small, he looks just like a little rat., As Henry would tell the story, his mother would agree. At this point, hes as medically intact as we can get him, Green said. . var navcontributecold = new Image(); navgallerycold.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_gallery_cold.gif"; } [2] Historian Bert Sugar also ranked Armstrong as the second-greatest fighter of all time. This is a carousel with slides. [10] Early in his career, he fought some fights under the ring name Melody Jackson. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. And on Aug. 17, 1938, a pared-down Armstrong picked up the lightweight (135-pound) championship with a 15-round decision over Lou Ambers before a crowd of 19,216 at Madison Square Garden. I saw him in most of his championship fights. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. People were impressed just because of who he was. Mr. Armstrong's feat of holding three titles simultaneously can never be equaled. Whether it was bad investments, the divorce, the drinking or whatever, Armstrong had run out of money by the mid-1960s. One of the greatest fighters in history, "Hurricane Hank" is the only fighter to hold 3 world Championships simultaneously. The television set is on, but the champ doesnt see it. The next year was an incredible one for Armstrong as he fought 27 times -- and won all of them. Friends of Armstrong thought he was doing well until Velma Armstrong died. He had more than 60 fights as an amateur. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. xx xxx xxxxxx xxxxx Jackson, Missouri, USA. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The only boxer who was still on his feet at the end of a fight with Armstrong in 1937 was a lightweight named Aldo Spoldi, who lost a 10-round decision. Arcel, who trained Ross in 1938, was in his corner for the bout and saw, close up, the beating Ross received. [11], In 1937 alone, Armstrong went 270 (26KO). Alternate titles: Henry Jackson, Melody Jackson. Armstrong appeared on the TV game show I've Got a Secret with his simultaneous triple championship as his secret. Following graduation in 1944, Henry enlisted in the United State Marine Corp. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Published on 06/04/2023. ARMSTRONG, Henry Gordon Passed away peacefully at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga, on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Gordon Armstrong of Mississauga, formerly of Burlington, in his 86th year. After retiring, he became a Baptist preacher. He relinquished his featherweight title three months after taking the lightweight crown. WebHenry Jackson Jr. (December 12, 1912 October 24, 1988) was an American professional boxer and a world boxing champion who fought under the name Henry Armstrong. navcontributeover.src = "/i/sportscentury/nav_contribute_over.gif"; Please reset your password. A system error has occurred. [11] In February 1966, Rev. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. He died at age 75 on Oct. 24, 1988, in Los Angeles. He fought 181 fights and won 152 of them, 100 by knockout. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He wouldnt have used a brush and pastels. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. Armstrong took 20% of the gate for the Ross fight, which was $32,200. Henry L. Armstrong, deeply loved by family, friends and community, was a well-respected gentleman and historian for the Geraldine community, Chouteau County and beyond. That wasnt his style. Last Title Lost to Zivic. Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso will also be honored with toasts . But the tides turned later in the year when he won against former flyweight champion Midget Wolgast. WebHenry Hurricane Hank Armstrong. In his profession after all, he never ever worried about making anyone comfortable. The lens was no longer anchored to the center of the right eye by its small tether lines. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Armstrong fared even worse in their rematch in 1941, suffering a 12th-round TKO. 1 among the lightweight boxers, even though Lou Ambers was the champion. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Its difficult dealing with someone who was such a remarkable physical specimen who has ended up as one of the most debilitated persons I have ever had to deal with. At first, it wasnt that emotionally trying because I had seen other people like that in county hospitals and veterans hospitals. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. On May 31, 1938, he became the welterweight (147-pound) champion by winning a 15-round decision from Barney Ross at Long Island City. But Garcia shut the challenger's left eye and gained a draw, enabling him to keep the title. Try again. He died at age 75 on Oct. 24, 1988, in Los Angeles. Thelma. 12 Dec 1912. Most of the fellows who fought in that period wound up either in bad health or dead broke, Arcel said. Henry Lee Armstrong Obituary With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Henry Lee Armstrong of Geraldine, Montana, who passed away on March 12, 2023 at the age of 95. After his death, his heart was found to be one-third larger than average. Armstrong fought as an amateur from 1929 to 1932. A small donation would help us keep this available to all. Mr. Armstrong lost his final title on Oct. 4, 1940, when Fritzie Zivic beat him in 15 rounds to become the new welterweight champion. He kayoed Baby Casanova in three rounds, Belloise in four, Joe Rivers in three, former world champion Frankie Klick in four, and former world champion Benny Bass in four. He died at age 75 on Oct. 24, 1988, in Los Angeles. His lifelong love of music, art and history began then. That 16-mile walk marked the professional beginning of one of the finest boxers in history. WebHenry W. Armstrong (July 22, 1879 February 28, 1951) was an American boxer, booking agent, producer, singer, pianist, and Tin Pan Alley composer. Birth. Aldo Spoldi was the only opponent to take him the full 10 rounds. Henry served on the Geraldine Co-op board and the United Methodist Church board as well. In January 1935 he lost to Arizmendi for a second time. By trauma, it could very well be boxing, but trauma was definitely related to the injury, said Katzman, who told Armstrong he wanted to examine him again after the surgery. His debut as an 18-year-old pro was inauspicious, as he was knocked out in the third round by Al Iovino on July 27, 1931, in Pennsylvania. www.henryarmstrong.net; www.hbhof.com/armstrong.htm; http://coxscorner.tripod.com/armstrong.html; Bert Sugar, 1982 100 Years of Boxing, 2002 Ring Magazine Annual (Vol. Birth. Resend Activation Email. I dont know if shed think boxing has any Godliness about it. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. Armstrong's attempt to win a world title in a fourth division was frustrated. On Oct. 29, 1937, he won the world featherweight (126-pound) crown by knocking out Pete Sarron in the sixth round. The fortune is gone now, the more than $500,000 in winnings that Armstrong earned in his 14-year career. 19 People 0 Records 0 Sources. var navcontributeover = new Image();