Babe Lancaster

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Name: Babe Lancaster
Birth Name: Watson Lancaster
Hometown: Middletown, New York, USA
Birthplace: Orlando, Florida, USA
Died: 1979-05-08 (Age:64)
Promoter: Record
Pro Boxer: Record
Amateur Boxer: Record

"Blind" Babe Lancaster was a promoter in the Orlando area in the 1950's.

Story was he went blind from resin buildup in his eyes during a fight with Anthony Jones in 1948.

In the 60's he would dress up as Santa Claus every year and work with kids. It was very popular in Orlando.