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Eddie Quaid/Packy Glennon
Nov 27, 2014
Published in
The Veterans
The second (and much better) boxing film starring Tony Curtis, sees him as Eddie Quaid, a Middleweight boxing contender. He is the son of an alcoholic, and former contender named Packy Glennon, and out of respect that is the name he takes on.
Rather than go into to much detail, he becomes the Middleweight Champion of the World and embarks on a three match series with Al Gorski, leading to some of the most brutal fights ever shown on the screen. Saying this, and despite his frame, there has always been something about Tony Curtis that makes us a little hard to lose our suspension of disbelief when he plays an athlete. Maybe it is just us but are we on to something with that?
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
The Square Jungle (1956)
Actor:
Tony Curtis
Role Portrayed:
Boxer
Why You Should Vote For Him:
This was a decent film, and he won the “trilogy” of fights against his greatest rival.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
This character was a little too arrogant for our liking.
Dennis Ryan
Nov 27, 2014
Published in
The 2016 Fictitious Veterans Inductees
Can any Hall of Fame be complete without a “Chairman of the Board”?
Danny Kenny
Nov 27, 2014
Published in
The Veterans
This may not be our favorite Cagney film, or even our favorite Cagney boxing movie, but as Danny Kenny, we have a boxer who continues well past his prime to help out his family financially. The film is just ok, and we admit we put him here, because, well, it’s James Cagney!
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
City for Conquest (1940)
Actor:
James Cagney
Role Portrayed:
Boxer
Why You Should Vote For Him:
Cagney is a legend. Enough said!
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
There are way better (and more successful) boxers to choose from on this ballot.
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Coach James Gore
Nov 23, 2014
Published in
The Veterans
The balance between academics and sports is explored long before what is going on in the current NCAA. In the 1933 film, College Coach, James Gore is hired to bring winning ways to Calvert University and he does so in any way possible, including fielding non-eligible players. Just imagine if he had today’s boosters!
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
College Coach (1933)
Actor:
Pat O’ Brien
Role Portrayed:
Calvert College Football Coach
Why You Should Vote For Him:
This is one of the first villainous and unscrupulous Coaches in cinema.
Why You Should Not Vote For Him:
We preferred when he wanted to win at all costs. His change of heart was not a favorite of ours.
