Jack Campbell (Hjalmar Olsson)

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Name: Jack Campbell
Alias: Hjalmar Olsson
Birth Name: August Hjalmar Olsson
Hometown: San Francisco, California, USA
Birthplace: Gryt, Sweden
Died: 1927-08-30 (Age:62)
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 170cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Manager: John Maynard

August Hjalmar Olsson (1864-1927) was the first professional boxer from Sweden. He debuted in 1882 and fought as "Jack Campbell." He was managed by John Maynard in San Francisco. He toured in the United States and Europe with, among others, Young Mitchell (John L. Herget).