corrections for lloyd "jack" trammell

TWAN OVERTON · Post by **TWAN OVERTON** » 10 Jul 2004, 15:02

I am the granddaughter of Jack Trammell and I would love to update his information on this site if I may. He was born January 27, 1913 in Carrollton,Ga. His height was 6"6 not 6"3. his nationality was african-american. He lived in Youngstown, Ohio until his death September 30, 1996 he was 83. Besides boxing his other accomplishments were. Inducted into the Curbstone Coaches, recived The Frank Lentine Award for Community and Athletic Service(1995); Founder of The Jack Trammell A.C. Softball Team, Inducted in The Legends of Leather Boxing Hall of Fame (1988)Akron, Ohio,Shop Steward of Local 1331 at Republic Steel, Member of The Toastmasters Organization, Member of The Town Club Youngstown, Ohio,Former Membership Chairman of The West Federal YMCA Youngstown,Ohio, NAACP and was one of the oldest members of Centenary United Methodist Church at the time of his death serving more than 60 years.

He married the former Euna Tomlin May 8, 1933 whom died October 3, 1992. They had four daughters Doris Jean whom died Dec, 1967, Frances whom died I believe 1983,she had Brenda, Roxanne, Lloyd and Cynthia. Jacqueline still living is my mother and I am her only child (Twan) . Rozalind is still living has Evanglist Tracey D, and Maurice. A total of 7 grandchilden.

Shortly before he passed 1996 while in The windsor Nursing home He had an wonderful article wriiten about him from an gentleman who followed his career. During the interview he was asked if he could make a wish now what would it be? He wished to meet Boxer Mike Tyson which came true. Mr Tyson along with his many body guards came to visit him and our close family members. I was there and Mr Tyson was so soft spoken and so kind to my grandfather. They talked for at least 2 hours on their boxing careers and after Mr Tyson offered him to come watch him spar at his home. Well shortly saddly to say My loving gentle giant passed away. He is saddly missed by everyone and he also had many great grand childern, and great,great grand childern at the time of his passing.

Thank You for allowing me this opportunity to share this information and if needed I do have a few pictures of him during his boxing career I would love to send if you wowuld like.

Sincerely, His granddaughter Twan Overton .

Ric · Post by **Ric** » 10 Jul 2004, 15:12

Twan,
We are always thrilled to hear from family members.
Thank you for the information.
It has been added to your grandfather's record.

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=035112

barry · Post by **barry** » 12 Jul 2004, 04:15

I read an article the other day that talked about the competition that the heavyweight champions faced while they were champion and it stated that Louis fought everyone (contender-wise) which I disagree with big-time! Not to say that Louis could not have beaten those that he didn't face, because I believe he could have, but many great African-American heavyweights during his era never got the opportunity. Such as the man mentioned in this thread Jack Trammel, Leroy Haynes, Elmer Ray, Lee Q. Murray, Harry Bobo and several others that I cannot think of, were all certainly worthy contenders.