Raymond Podgorski
Ray Podgorski boxed as an amateur for Kilbourn Park in Chicago Illinois.
Ray was the father of three sons that boxed as amateurs and professionals, Leo, Stan and Pete Podgorski.
Raymond a retired electrician, member of Local 134 IBEW and the Grandfather of former amateur champions Mike Podgorski and Matthew Podgorski.
Born, Raymond Podgorski, Ray was given the nickname 'Pete' as a young boy, the nickname stuck with him throughout his life. Many co-workers in the electrical field knew him for as many as forty years and never knew his real first name was Raymond.
Raymond died in a hospital on March 13th, 2020 after a accidental fall several days earlier that caused a brain bleed. Raymond L. Podgorski was 90 years old at the time of his death.