Sailor Tom' Still in the Ring Little Rock, Ark. - Tom Sharkey, the sailor who once cut quite a swath in the heavyweight boxing division, is 65 years old now, but still active in the ring. He referees wrestling matches, not because he needs the money but because he likes the work. Here's the way "Sailor Tom" looks today.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Sailor Tom' Still in the Ring Little Rock, Ark. - Tom Sharkey, the sailor who once cut quite a swath in the heavyweight boxing division, is 65 years old now, but still active in the ring. He referees wrestling matches, not because he needs the money but because he likes the work. Here's the way "Sailor Tom" looks today.

Associated Press · [ca. November 1936]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Sharkey, Tom - Boxer

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