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2012-07-16T19:12:29Z

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Nelse Osborn, at the end of the bar at left, operated one of the most popular watering spots on the Flats behind the Star Island House. Many local boxers used to train in the area, including Tommy Prendergast (in front of Osborn with a beer in his hand), at the time lightweight champion of Michigan. Osborn would meet the Tashmoo and carry customers to his place in a private launch.
The Detroit News archives

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2012-07-16T19:07:56Z

Gpmcmahon: Nelse Osborn, at the end of the bar at left, operated one of the most popular watering spots on the Flats behind the Star Island House. Many local boxers used to train in the area, including Tommy Prendergast (in front of Osborn with a beer in his hand),

Tom Prendergast

2012-07-16T18:52:34Z

Gpmcmahon:

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'''Tom Prendergast''' was the son of John Patrick Prendergast, a local hotel/boarding house owner and later Sheriff of Saginaw County (1888-1892).

After working in his family's hotel business, Prendergast went on to pursue a career as a professional boxer in the early 1900s. He would rise through the boxing ranks and go on to hold the title of Lightweight Champion of Michigan. Much of his time was spent in the boxing camps in the area known then as the "Flats" at St. Clair Shores, northeast of Detroit, under the tutelage of the well-known [[Tommy Ryan]].

After retiring from the ring, Prendergast relocated to the Royal Oak section of Detroit and was employed as a conductor, switchman, and brakeman for the railroad.

He was married three times: first to May Gerke on Jan. 7, 1902, in Carrollton, Michigan; then to Rena Moran (nee Pitts) on Dec. 20, 1915 in Toledo, Ohio; and finally to Leona Moffit of Detroit. Prendergast never had any children of his own. His many rough and tumble battles in the ring left their mark on Prendergast's face, and years of heavy smoking led to emphysema in his later years. He died in 1960 at Lambertville, Michigan, and is interred in an unmarked grave in Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio.

Tom Prendergast

2012-07-13T23:31:51Z

Gpmcmahon:

Birth: May 16, 1880
East Saginaw,
Saginaw County,
Michigan, USA
Death: Oct. 31, 1960
Lambertville,
Monroe County,
Michigan, USA

Tommy was born in East Saginaw Michigan, the son of John Patrick Prendergast who was a local Hotel/Boarding House owner and later Sheriff of Saginaw County(1888-1892). After working in his family's hotel business, Tommy went on to pursue a career as a professional Pugilist(Prize fighter/Boxer)in the early 1900's. Tommy would rise through the boxing ranks and go on to hold the title of Lightweight Champion of Michigan. Much of his time was spent in the boxing camps in the area known then as the "Flats" at St. Clair Shores, northeast of Detroit under the tutelage of the great Tommy Ryan. After retiring from the ring he would relocate to the Royal Oak section of Detroit and was employed as a conductor, switchman and brakeman for the railroad. Married three times, First to May Gerke Jan 7, 1902 in Carrollton, Michigan and then to Rena Moran 2. /Booth 1. (nee Pitts) Dec 20, 1915 in Toledo, Ohio, and finally to Leona Moffit of Detroit. Tom never had any children of his own that we know of. His many rough and tumble battles in the ring left their mark on Tommy's face and years of heavy smoking led to emphysema in his later years... Tommy died in 1960 at Lambertville Michigan and he is interred in an unmarked grave in Toledo Memorial Park in Slyvania Ohio.

Tom Prendergast

2012-07-13T23:31:22Z

Gpmcmahon:

Birth: May 16, 1880
East Saginaw
Saginaw County
Michigan, USA
Death: Oct. 31, 1960
Lambertville
Monroe County
Michigan, USA

Tommy was born in East Saginaw Michigan, the son of John Patrick Prendergast who was a local Hotel/Boarding House owner and later Sheriff of Saginaw County(1888-1892). After working in his family's hotel business, Tommy went on to pursue a career as a professional Pugilist(Prize fighter/Boxer)in the early 1900's. Tommy would rise through the boxing ranks and go on to hold the title of Lightweight Champion of Michigan. Much of his time was spent in the boxing camps in the area known then as the "Flats" at St. Clair Shores, northeast of Detroit under the tutelage of the great Tommy Ryan. After retiring from the ring he would relocate to the Royal Oak section of Detroit and was employed as a conductor, switchman and brakeman for the railroad. Married three times, First to May Gerke Jan 7, 1902 in Carrollton, Michigan and then to Rena Moran 2. /Booth 1. (nee Pitts) Dec 20, 1915 in Toledo, Ohio, and finally to Leona Moffit of Detroit. Tom never had any children of his own that we know of. His many rough and tumble battles in the ring left their mark on Tommy's face and years of heavy smoking led to emphysema in his later years... Tommy died in 1960 at Lambertville Michigan and he is interred in an unmarked grave in Toledo Memorial Park in Slyvania Ohio.

Tom Prendergast

2012-07-13T23:30:47Z

Gpmcmahon:

Birth: May 16, 1880
Saginaw
Saginaw County
Michigan, USA
Death: Oct. 31, 1960
Lambertville
Monroe County
Michigan, USA

Tommy was born in East Saginaw Michigan, the son of John Patrick Prendergast who was a local Hotel/Boarding House owner and later Sheriff of Saginaw County(1888-1892). After working in his family's hotel business, Tommy went on to pursue a career as a professional Pugilist(Prize fighter/Boxer)in the early 1900's. Tommy would rise through the boxing ranks and go on to hold the title of Lightweight Champion of Michigan. Much of his time was spent in the boxing camps in the area known then as the "Flats" at St. Clair Shores, northeast of Detroit under the tutelage of the great Tommy Ryan. After retiring from the ring he would relocate to the Royal Oak section of Detroit and was employed as a conductor, switchman and brakeman for the railroad. Married three times, First to May Gerke Jan 7, 1902 in Carrollton, Michigan and then to Rena Moran 2. /Booth 1. (nee Pitts) Dec 20, 1915 in Toledo, Ohio, and finally to Leona Moffit of Detroit. Tom never had any children of his own that we know of. His many rough and tumble battles in the ring left their mark on Tommy's face and years of heavy smoking led to emphysema in his later years... Tommy died in 1960 at Lambertville Michigan and he is interred in an unmarked grave in Toledo Memorial Park in Slyvania Ohio.

Tom Prendergast

2012-07-13T22:06:44Z

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Birth: May 16, 1880
Saginaw
Saginaw County
Michigan, USA
Death: Oct. 31, 1960
Lambertville
Monroe County
Michigan, USA [Edit Dates]

Tommy was born in East Saginaw Michigan, the son of John Patrick Prendergast who was a local Hotel/Boarding House owner and later Sheriff of Saginaw County(1888-1892). After working in his family's hotel business, Tommy went on to pursue a career as a professional Pugilist(Prize fighter/Boxer)in the early 1900's. Tommy would rise through the boxing ranks and go on to hold the title of Lightweight Champion of Michigan. Much of his time was spent in the boxing camps in the area known then as the "Flats" at St. Clair Shores, northeast of Detroit under the tutelage of the great Tommy Ryan. After retiring from the ring he would relocate to the Royal Oak section of Detroit and was employed as a conductor, switchman and brakeman for the railroad. Married three times, First to May Gerke Jan 7, 1902 in Carrollton, Michigan and then to Rena Moran 2. /Booth 1. (nee Pitts) Dec 20, 1915 in Toledo, Ohio, and finally to Leona Moffit of Detroit. Tom never had any children of his own that we know of. His many rough and tumble battles in the ring left their mark on Tommy's face and years of heavy smoking led to emphysema in his later years... Tommy died in 1960 at Lambertville Michigan and he is interred in an unmarked grave in Toledo Memorial Park in Slyvania Ohio.

Talk:Tom Prendergast

2012-07-13T22:03:59Z

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Tommy was born in East Saginaw Michigan, the son of John Patrick Prendergast who was a local Hotel/Boarding House owner and later Sheriff of Saginaw County(1888-1892). After working in his family's hotel business, Tommy went on to pursue a career as a professional Pugilist(Prize fighter/Boxer)in the early 1900's. Tommy would rise through the boxing ranks and go on to hold the title of Lightweight Champion of Michigan. Much of his time was spent in the boxing camps in the area known then as the "Flats" at St. Clair Shores, northeast of Detroit under the tutelage of the great Tommy Ryan. After retiring from the ring he would relocate to the Royal Oak section of Detroit and was employed as a conductor, switchman and brakeman for the railroad. Married three times, First to May Gerke Jan 7, 1902 in Carrollton, Michigan and then to Rena Moran 2. /Booth 1. (nee Pitts) Dec 20, 1915 in Toledo, Ohio, and finally to Leona Moffit of Detroit. Tom never had any children of his own that we know of. His many rough and tumble battles in the ring left their mark on Tommy's face and years of heavy smoking led to emphysema in his later years... Tommy died in 1960 at Lambertville Michigan and he is interred in an unmarked grave in Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania Ohio.[[]]http://s940.photobucket.com/albums/ad243/1971-LAND-ROVER/?action=view&current=68135589_131829500636.jpg

Talk:Tom Prendergast

2012-07-13T21:57:00Z

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