Jimmy McLarnin's Still Around?

Ric · Post by **Ric** » 10 Apr 2002, 20:45

Someone check e-mailed me today to inform me, among other things, that he believes old-timer Jimmy McLarnin is still around, and most likely in the Seattle area. Anyone else know anything about this?

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=009024

enrique · Post by **enrique** » 12 Apr 2002, 14:41

Still around according to Hank Kaplan, he's the second oldest champ alive after Schmeling.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 12 Apr 2002, 14:46

Anybody know his address? I live in the area. ric

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 19 Apr 2002, 11:57

He would love to hear from fans. He's 94.

Jimmy McLarnin
3549 Eastlake Drive
West Richland WA 99353

ric

Matt · Post by **Matt** » 29 Sep 2003, 14:05

Does anyone know if former Middlweight champ Al Hostak from Seattle has passed away? I can't find any death record for him on the various search engines on line. If he's alive he'd be 87.

enrique · Post by **enrique** » 30 Sep 2003, 10:22

I don't know if Hostak is around - I don't think so- but Schoolboy Friedkin is alive. He was a top gun in the thirties.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » 01 Nov 2003, 22:44

I spoke with Seattle based boxing historian John Ochs today, and asked him about Hostak. Evidently, Hostak is still alive and living in a Seattle nursing home. John mentioned that he really isn't capable of giving interviews anymore though.

Jaclem · Post by **Jaclem** » 07 Nov 2003, 02:28

there is an article on jimmy mcclarlin in the current (jan 04) issue of ring magazine. he's not up to an interview these days, but his daughter says he lives comfortably and happily.