Benny Ford - Revision history

Matt at 20:43, 15 October 2018

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	'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]] when he fought [[George Chip]] in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter through the early 1970s. After retiring from promoting, Ford handled the closed circuit boxing telecasts until his death in 1985.		'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]] when he fought [[George Chip]] in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter through the early 1970s. After retiring from promoting, Ford handled the closed circuit boxing telecasts in the Bay Area until his death in 1985.

	== Manager ==		== Manager ==

Matt at 22:18, 5 September 2018

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	'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]] when he fought [[George Chip]] in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter through the early 1970s.		'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]] when he fought [[George Chip]] in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter through the early 1970s. After retiring from promoting, Ford handled the closed circuit boxing telecasts until his death in 1985.

	== Manager ==		== Manager ==

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2012-12-26T21:17:49Z

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	Ford began managing as early as 1922, before getting in to promoting. His stable included:		Ford began managing as early as 1922, before getting in to promoting. His stable included:
	*[[Red Barry]]		*[[Red Barry]]
			*[[Johnny Bassanelli]]
	*[[Charley Belanger]]		*[[Charley Belanger]]
	*[[Joe Cardoza]]		*[[Joe Cardoza]]

Matt at 16:04, 13 March 2008

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	'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of Sailor Ed Petroskey when he fought George Chip in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter through the early 1970s.		'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of [[Sailor Ed Petroskey]] when he fought [[George Chip]] in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter through the early 1970s.

	== Manager ==		== Manager ==

Matt at 16:02, 13 March 2008

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	'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of Sailor Ed Petroskey when he fought George Chip in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter ~~throughout~~ the ~~1960s~~.		'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of Sailor Ed Petroskey when he fought George Chip in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter through the early 1970s.

	== Manager ==		== Manager ==

Matt at 02:14, 13 March 2008

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	~~== Promoter ==~~		'''Benny Ford''': (born 1900 or 1901) was a longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker. Ford claimed to have begun his long boxing career at around the age of 18, claiming to have been in the corner of Sailor Ed Petroskey when he fought George Chip in 1920 (note: the two fought in 1914). Ford then worked as a manager as early as 1922, working with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930, and later with [[Suey Welch]], while managing his own stable of boxers. Ford began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter throughout the 1960s.
	~~Longtime~~ San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker, began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter throughout the 1960s.

	== Manager ==		== Manager ==
	Ford began managing as early as 1922, before getting in to promoting. His stable included:		Ford began managing as early as 1922, before getting in to promoting. His stable included:
	*[[Red Barry]]		*[[Red Barry]]
			*[[Charley Belanger]]
	*[[Joe Cardoza]]		*[[Joe Cardoza]]
	*[[Al Citrino]]		*[[Al Citrino]]
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	*[[Johnny Pena]]		*[[Johnny Pena]]
	*[[Chick Roach]]		*[[Chick Roach]]
			*[[Eddie Roberts]]
	*[[Mickey Rockson]]		*[[Mickey Rockson]]
	*[[Jimmy Thomas]]		*[[Jimmy Thomas]]
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	*[[Bearcat Wright]]		*[[Bearcat Wright]]

	~~Foster was a partner in a stable with [[Abe Matin]] until his death in 1930. He also worked as the western representative of [[Suey Welch]]~~
	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	(Managerial notes)		(Managerial notes)
	*''Oakland Tribune'', August 27, 1922 (McBride), October 10, 1922 (Roach), January 16, 1923 (Farrell), November 30, 1925 (CL Lynch), May 1, 1926 (Rockson), November 27, 1930 (work with Matin) January 16, 1931 (Evans), February 12, 1931 (Wright), October 28, 1931 (Wells), February 2, 1932 (DiVodi), March 9, 1932 (Rockson), February 1, 1933 (Williams), February 7, 1933 (work with Welch), May 11, 1933 (Tommy, November 15, 1934 (Barry), January 21, 1935 (Miller), March 24, 1935 (Espinosa), March 19, 1936 (Dias), July 27, 1936 (Foster), October 7, 1936 (Citrino)		*''Oakland Tribune'', August 27, 1922 (McBride), October 10, 1922 (Roach), January 16, 1923 (Farrell), November 30, 1925 (CL Lynch), May 1, 1926 (Rockson), November 27, 1930 (work with Matin) January 16, 1931 (Evans), February 12, 1931 (Wright), October 28, 1931 (Wells), February 2, 1932 (DiVodi), March 9, 1932 (Rockson), February 1, 1933 (Williams), February 7, 1933 (work with Welch), May 11, 1933 (Tommy, November 15, 1934 (Barry), January 21, 1935 (Miller), March 24, 1935 (Espinosa), March 19, 1936 (Dias), July 27, 1936 (Foster), October 7, 1936 (Citrino), July 13, 1970 (Roberts and Belanger)
	*''Fresno Bee'', October 5, 1929 (Glick), May 21, 1934 (Pena), May 15, 1937 (Fontaine)		*''Fresno Bee'', October 5, 1929 (Glick), May 21, 1934 (Pena), May 15, 1937 (Fontaine)
	*''Woodland (CA) Democrat'', November 4, 1936 (Thomas)		*''Woodland (CA) Democrat'', November 4, 1936 (Thomas)
			(Biography Notes)
			*''Oakland Tribune'', July 13, 1970, "Welcome, Mr. Ford"

	[[Category:Managers\|Ford, Benny]]		[[Category:Managers\|Ford, Benny]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Ford, Benny]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Ford, Benny]]

Matt at 21:36, 12 March 2008

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	== Promoter ==		== Promoter ==
	Longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker, began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium, making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter throughout the 1960s.		Longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker, began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium]], making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter throughout the 1960s.

	== Manager ==		== Manager ==

Matt at 21:36, 12 March 2008

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	== Promoter ==		== Promoter ==
	Longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker, began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. He promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter throughout the 1960s.		Longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker, began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. Later that year he moved to San Francisco's [[Dreamland Auditorium, making his debut on October 28, 1938 as matchmaker, replacing [[Bobby Evans]]. He later promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)\|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)\|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter throughout the 1960s.

	== Manager ==		== Manager ==

Matt at 21:09, 12 March 2008

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 == Promoter ==
-Longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker, began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in the late 1930s, He promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter throughout the 1960s.
+Longtime San Francisco fight promoter and matchmaker, began promoting at San Francisco's [[National Hall]] in 1938 with [[Al Young]]. He promoted at San Francisco's [[Coliseum Bowl (San Francisco)|Coliseum Bowl]] and [[Civic Auditorium (San Francisco)|Civic Auditorium]] in the 1940s. He would continue to be San Francisco's top promoter throughout the 1960s.
 == Manager ==
-Ford also managed boxers, before getting in to promoting. His stable included:
+Ford began managing as early as 1922, before getting in to promoting. His stable included:
 *[[Joe Cardoza]]
 *[[Bob Nestell]]
-*[[California Joe Lynch]]
+*[[Johnny Pena]]
 [[Category:Managers|Ford, Benny]]
 [[Category:Promoters|Ford, Benny]]

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	== Manager ==		== Manager ==
	Ford also managed boxers, before getting in to promoting. His stable included:		Ford also managed boxers, before getting in to promoting. His stable included:
	*[[~~Boxer:Joe Cardoza:075410\|~~Joe Cardoza]]		*[[Joe Cardoza]]
	*[[~~Boxer:Bob Nestell:024698\|~~Bob Nestell]]		*[[Bob Nestell]]
	*[[~~Boxer:California Joe Lynch:041681\|~~California Joe Lynch]]		*[[California Joe Lynch]]

	[[Category:Managers\|Ford, Benny]]		[[Category:Managers\|Ford, Benny]]
	[[Category:Promoters\|Ford, Benny]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Ford, Benny]]