Andre McCoy

[zurdo]

In the late 70s there was a promising amatuer light heavyweight named Andre McCoy from New England someplace....Was he part of that infamous plane crash that wiped out the US boxing team in Poland?

[sweetsci]

Now I can return the Todd Hickman favor


From: http://www.newbedford.com/chrono.html

1980 - Promising boxer Andre McCoy dies in plane crash in Poland with 21 other members of the US Amateur Boxing Team.

The actual date was March 14, 1980.

[jazman65]

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[jazman65]

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100260206686543

[jazman65]

[Zelley]

one of the saddest boxing tragedy stories - the lost team of 1980

[ICEMAN JOHN SCULLY]

Kelvin Anderson from Hartford, CT was on the plane, too...there is a community center named after him here called Parker Center...

[jazman65]

Genetlemen,

See the link below... A Biography on "Andre" Andrea McCoy... This book is a collection of personal stories with people that knew Andre as a "Gentle Giant", Prankster, Kind, and Caring person as well as a tenacious and skillful Amatuer Boxer striving to ascertain a Gold Medal, and success to care for his Mother and family. In addition, the whole 1980 USA Olypmic Team that sacrificed their lives (Unknowingly) to represent their country and local communities have a chapter dedicated to them!...

http://www.lulu.com/product/hardcover/s ... drea-mccoy

Overall, I think you gentlemen that have been fighters yourselves can appreciate an All-American story entailing the life a fellow Boxer.

Thank you for your support and we hope you all enjoy the Biograghy. "Still Standing": The Story of Andrea McCoy.

Front Cover Illustration of the Book!


DD

[samc72279]

I just had to say that I am so excited to have found this specific conversation and learn that there is a book on Andre Mccoy. I grew up in New Bedford area and Andre was one of my dad's childhood friends, as a matter of fact we just discussed Andre tonight and his tragic death. I just ordered my dad the book and am so excited to give it to him and let him know that the proceeds go to the NB boys and girls club. My dad is super found of the NB boys club because it gave him much salvation as a boy growing up poor in the projects. This completely made my night and am glad to see that Andre's sportsmanship is still being honored.

[jazman65]

Sam,

See this link and share it with your Dad... http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=371617936216197

In addition, this link is a current Facebook group dedicated to promoting the biography... (Feel Free to join if you have a FB account). I beileive you'll find it quite interesting and your dad as well... Video's/Pictures and soundbytes of Andre extracted from a special on PM Magazine prior to his death and was aired a week after he sadly perished.. Peace!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/343738065657140/