Bobby Halpern - Revision history

Delisa at 00:33, 1 May 2022

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Davidepstein at 13:47, 26 October 2019

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	On June 14, 2003, in the Bronx, New York, a smiling and happy Halpern appeared on Arthur Avenue--his childhood hangout--for a Youth Boxing Program, dispelling rumors he had died.		On June 14, 2003, in the Bronx, New York, a smiling and happy Halpern appeared on Arthur Avenue--his childhood hangout--for a Youth Boxing Program, dispelling rumors he had died.
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	On May 20, 2008, Halpern appeared at a meeting of Ring 8 in New York. Halpern and his former ring foe, Guy Casale talked at great length. The two engaged in what can only be described as a deep and warm acknowledgement of mutual respect. After the meeting, Casale, now a police detective, said, "He(Bobby Halpern) was still in great shape for a guy who was in his 70's. He looked like he could go six rounds."		On May 20, 2008, Halpern appeared at a meeting of Ring 8 in New York. Halpern and his former ring foe, Guy Casale talked at great length. The two engaged in what can only be described as a deep and warm acknowledgement of mutual respect. After the meeting, Casale, now a police detective, said, "He(Bobby Halpern) was still in great shape for a guy who was in his 70's. He looked like he could go six rounds."

Davidepstein at 21:13, 18 October 2019

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	* '''Manager:''' [[Charley Casserta]]		* '''Manager:''' [[Charley Casserta]]

John at 15:39, 7 April 2019

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	'''Manager:''' [[Charley Casserta]]~~<br>~~		* '''Manager:''' [[Charley Casserta]]
	'''Trainer:''' [[Charley Casserta]]~~<br>~~		* '''Trainer:''' [[Charley Casserta]]


	~~<br clear=all>~~

	~~== Biography ==~~


	'''Robert "Bobby" Halpern''' was born in the Little Italy section of the Bronx, New York on April 25, 1933 (some sources list his birthday as May 31, 1931, and March 31, 1933). His father was Jewish and his mother was Irish. By the age of 15, Halpern had "graduated" from street fighting to amateur boxing, reportedly winning the the New Jersey Diamond Gloves in 1948. According to a 1977 ''Sports Illustrated'' article, Halpern "estimated he had close to 200 amateur bouts and had lost about 10."		'''Robert "Bobby" Halpern''' was born in the Little Italy section of the Bronx, New York on April 25, 1933 (some sources list his birthday as May 31, 1931, and March 31, 1933). His father was Jewish and his mother was Irish. By the age of 15, Halpern had "graduated" from street fighting to amateur boxing, reportedly winning the the New Jersey Diamond Gloves in 1948. According to a 1977 ''Sports Illustrated'' article, Halpern "estimated he had close to 200 amateur bouts and had lost about 10."

Delisa at 19:42, 16 February 2013

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	His comeback reached its climax on May 15, 1978 in [[Madison Square Garden]] against [[Guy Casale]]. Halpern suffered a crushing one punch knockout in three rounds.		His comeback reached its climax on May 15, 1978 in [[Madison Square Garden]] against [[Guy Casale]]. Halpern suffered a crushing one punch knockout in three rounds.

	Ten days later, Halpern was wounded by a shotgun blast while shopping at a Bronx clothing store. In September it was revealed by police that Halpern's ex-~~fianc�e~~, Antonia Maria Melendez, had been arrested and charged with hiring two hit-men to murder Halpern.		Ten days later, Halpern was wounded by a shotgun blast while shopping at a Bronx clothing store. In September it was revealed by police that Halpern's ex-fianc�e, Antonia Maria Melendez, had been arrested and charged with hiring two hit-men to murder Halpern.

	In 1981, readers of Flash Gordon's newsletter saw Halpern's mug in a series of print advertisements for auto parts; he claimed to be training for a comeback.		In 1981, readers of Flash Gordon's newsletter saw Halpern's mug in a series of print advertisements for auto parts; he claimed to be training for a comeback.
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	May 11 Myles Coker Rikers Island, NY Exh		May 11 Myles Coker Rikers Island, NY Exh

	May 15 Guy "Rock" Casale New York LK 3		May 15 Guy "Rock" Casale New York LK 3

	May 24 Angel Oquendo Bronx, NY Exh		May 24 Angel Oquendo Bronx, NY Exh

John: /* Biography */

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Biography

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	Upon his from prison release in 1958, he turned to professional boxing. He fought future heavyweight title contender "Irish" [[Tom McNeeley]] on December 19, 1958 in New York, and lost a decision. A month later, he was convicted of kidnapping and robbery. The court sentenced him to to a term of 20 years to life.		Upon his from prison release in 1958, he turned to professional boxing. He fought future heavyweight title contender "Irish" [[Tom McNeeley]] on December 19, 1958 in New York, and lost a decision. A month later, he was convicted of kidnapping and robbery. The court sentenced him to to a term of 20 years to life.

	Over the next 17 years, the 5 feet-10 inch, 180 pound "Hebrew Hammer" served his "time" in Attica, Sing Sing, and Dannemora state prisons. Upon his release in 1976, Halpern decided to lauch a comeback to the ring. On November 10, 1976, after almost 18 years out of the ring, he knocked out [[Terry Lee Kidd]] with ~~one booming~~ left hook in the first round in West Orange, New York. Two weeks later he was stopped in two rounds by future heavyweight ~~king~~ [[Trevor ~~Berbeck~~]].		Over the next 17 years, the 5 feet-10 inch, 180 pound "Hebrew Hammer" served his "time" in Attica, Sing Sing, and Dannemora state prisons. Upon his release in 1976, Halpern decided to lauch a comeback to the ring. On November 10, 1976, after almost 18 years out of the ring, he knocked out [[Terry Lee Kidd]] with a left hook in the first round in West Orange, New York. Two weeks later he was stopped in two rounds by future heavyweight champion [[Trevor Berbick]].

	Wins over [[David Conteh]], [[Diego Joe Roberson]], and [[Johnny Blaine ]] (twice) followed. His comeback landed him a profile in ''Sports Illustrated''. According to ''Sports Illustrated'' writer, [[Paul Zimmerman]], Halpern knocked out [[Freddy McKay]] at 1:22 of the third round in Westchester County Center, after knocking McKay down three times. Zimmerman also reported that in a rematch with [[Diego Joe Roberson]] on November 9, 1977 in Westchester, Halpern scored a ~~knockout~~ at 1:09 of the 7th round. He appeared in the [[The Ring Magazine]] and on television and radio. But Halpern's ~~street ways~~ continued to haunt him~~. His girlfiend~~ accused him him of breaking her leg and knocking out 6 teeth. ~~Bobbby~~ was charged, but the case dismissed when she failed to show up in court on May 1~~. As will be seen~~, she would seek justice another way.		Wins over [[David Conteh]], [[Diego Joe Roberson]], and [[Johnny Blaine ]] (twice) followed. His comeback landed him a profile in ''Sports Illustrated''. According to ''Sports Illustrated'' writer, [[Paul Zimmerman]], Halpern knocked out [[Freddy McKay]] at 1:22 of the third round in Westchester County Center, after knocking McKay down three times. Zimmerman also reported that in a rematch with [[Diego Joe Roberson]] on November 9, 1977 in Westchester, Halpern scored a knock-out at 1:09 of the 7th round. He appeared in the [[The Ring Magazine]] and on television and radio. But Halpern's bad character continued to haunt him, his girlfriend accused him him of breaking her leg and knocking out 6 teeth. Halpern was charged, but the case dismissed when she failed to show up in court on May 1, she would seek justice another way.

	His comeback reached its climax on May 15, 1978 in [[Madison Square Garden]] against ~~Rocky Marciano look-alike~~ [[Guy Casale]]. Halpern suffered a crushing one punch knockout in three rounds.		His comeback reached its climax on May 15, 1978 in [[Madison Square Garden]] against [[Guy Casale]]. Halpern suffered a crushing one punch knockout in three rounds.

	Ten days later, Halpern was wounded by a shotgun blast while shopping at a Bronx clothing store. In September it was revealed by police that Halpern's ex-~~fiancee~~, Antonia Maria Melendez, had been arrested and charged with hiring two ~~hitmen~~ to murder Halpern.		Ten days later, Halpern was wounded by a shotgun blast while shopping at a Bronx clothing store. In September it was revealed by police that Halpern's ex-fianc�e, Antonia Maria Melendez, had been arrested and charged with hiring two hit-men to murder Halpern.

	In 1981, readers of Flash Gordon's newsletter saw Halpern's mug in a series of print advertisements for auto parts; he claimed to be training for a comeback.		In 1981, readers of Flash Gordon's newsletter saw Halpern's mug in a series of print advertisements for auto parts; he claimed to be training for a comeback.

Delisa at 01:14, 18 January 2010

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	* ''The New York Times'', November 18, 1958: FLAMIO OUTPOINTS LYNCH AT ST. NICKS.		* ''The New York Times'', November 18, 1958: FLAMIO OUTPOINTS LYNCH AT ST. NICKS.
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	~~The CBZ has not confirmed the linked Fight Record.~~ Below is Mike DeLisa's compilation of facts for 1978:		Below is Mike DeLisa's compilation of facts for 1978:

	May 1 Halpern's girlfriend fails to show up in court after		May 1 Halpern's girlfriend fails to show up in court after

Acunaboy at 00:46, 25 December 2009

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	On June 14, 2003, in the Bronx, New York, a smiling and happy Halpern appeared on Arthur Avenue--his childhood hangout--for a Youth Boxing Program, dispelling rumors he had died.		On June 14, 2003, in the Bronx, New York, a smiling and happy Halpern appeared on Arthur Avenue--his childhood hangout--for a Youth Boxing Program, dispelling rumors he had died.

			On May 20, 2008, Halpern appeared at a meeting of Ring 8 in New York. Halpern and his former ring foe, Guy Casale talked at great length. The two engaged in what can only be described as a deep and warm acknowledgement of mutual respect. After the meeting, Casale, now a police detective, said, "He(Bobby Halpern) was still in great shape for a guy who was in his 70's. He looked like he could go six rounds."

	===Sources===		===Sources===

Acunaboy at 02:17, 10 May 2009

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	'''Manager:''' [[Charley Casserta]]<br>		'''Manager:''' [[Charley Casserta]]<br>

Acunaboy at 20:02, 6 May 2009

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	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	~~Bio below full of bad info and bull.~~

	'''Robert "Bobby" Halpern''' was born in the Little Italy section of the Bronx, New York on April 25, 1933 (some sources list his birthday as May 31, 1931, and March 31, 1933). His father was Jewish and his mother was Irish. By the age of 15, Halpern had "graduated" from street fighting to amateur boxing, reportedly winning the the New Jersey Diamond Gloves in 1948. According to a 1977 ''Sports Illustrated'' article, Halpern "estimated he had close to 200 amateur bouts and had lost about 10."		'''Robert "Bobby" Halpern''' was born in the Little Italy section of the Bronx, New York on April 25, 1933 (some sources list his birthday as May 31, 1931, and March 31, 1933). His father was Jewish and his mother was Irish. By the age of 15, Halpern had "graduated" from street fighting to amateur boxing, reportedly winning the the New Jersey Diamond Gloves in 1948. According to a 1977 ''Sports Illustrated'' article, Halpern "estimated he had close to 200 amateur bouts and had lost about 10."

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	* '''Manager:''' [[Charley Casserta]]		* '''Manager:''' [[Charley Casserta]]
	* '''Trainer:''' [[Charley Casserta]]		* '''Trainer:''' [[Charley Casserta]]
	'''Robert "Bobby" Halpern''' was born in the Little Italy section of the Bronx, New York on April 25, 1933 (some sources list his birthday as May 31, 1931, and March 31, 1933). His father was Jewish and his mother was Irish. By the age of 15, Halpern had "graduated" from street fighting to amateur boxing, reportedly winning ~~the~~ the New Jersey Diamond Gloves in 1948. According to a 1977 ''Sports Illustrated'' article, Halpern "estimated he had close to 200 amateur bouts and had lost about 10."		'''Robert "Bobby" Halpern''' was born in the Little Italy section of the Bronx, New York on April 25, 1933 (some sources list his birthday as May 31, 1931, and March 31, 1933). His father was Jewish and his mother was Irish. By the age of 15, Halpern had "graduated" from street fighting to amateur boxing, reportedly winning the New Jersey Diamond Gloves in 1948. According to a 1977 ''Sports Illustrated'' article, Halpern "estimated he had close to 200 amateur bouts and had lost about 10."

	In 1953, Halpern was arrested for armed robbery and served four years in Elmira prison. Nevertheless, according to an article published in the ''New York Press'' by C.J. Sullivan, Halpern turned professional as a heavyweight in 1954, winning his first three fights. The ''Jewish Sports Review'', in their September/October 2001 issue (Volume 3, Number 1, Issue 25), wrote that Halpern defeated Bronx rival [[Moses Sterling]] twice in 1954. Halpern became known as "The Jewish Heavyweight Champion of New York." The article also credited Halpern with wins over [[Moses Walker]] and [[Chet McCord]]. However, none of these fights have been documented and likely did not occur as Halpern was in jail from 1953 through 1958.		In 1953, Halpern was arrested for armed robbery and served four years in Elmira prison. Halpern was in jail from 1953 through 1958.

	Upon his from prison release in 1958, he turned to professional boxing. He ~~fought~~ future heavyweight title contender "Irish" [[Tom McNeeley]] ~~on December 19, 1958 in New York, and lost a decision~~. A month later, he was convicted of kidnapping and robbery. The court sentenced him to to a term of 20 years to life.		Upon his from prison release in 1958, he turned to professional boxing. He won two bouts, then lost a decision to future heavyweight title contender "Irish" [[Tom McNeeley]]. A month later, he was convicted of kidnapping and robbery. The court sentenced him to a term of 20 years to life.

	Over the next 17 years, the 5 feet-10 inch, 180 pound "Hebrew Hammer" served his "time" in Attica, Sing Sing, and Dannemora state prisons. Upon his release in 1976, Halpern ~~decided to lauch~~ a comeback ~~to the ring~~. On November 10, 1976, after almost 18 years out of the ring, he knocked out [[Terry Lee Kidd]] with a left hook in the first round in West Orange, New York. Two weeks later he was stopped in two rounds by future heavyweight champion [[Trevor Berbick]].		Over the next 17 years, the 5 feet-10 inch, 180-pound "Hebrew Hammer" served his "time" in Attica, Sing Sing, and Dannemora state prisons. Upon his release in 1976, Halpern launched a ring comeback. On November 10, 1976, after almost 18 years out of the ring, he knocked out [[Terry Lee Kidd]] with a left hook in the first round in West Orange, New York. Two weeks later he was stopped in two rounds by future heavyweight champion [[Trevor Berbick]].

	Wins over [[David Conteh]], [[Diego Joe Roberson]], and [[Johnny Blaine ]] (twice) followed. His comeback landed him a profile in ''Sports Illustrated''. According to ''Sports Illustrated'' writer, [[Paul Zimmerman]], Halpern knocked out [[Freddy McKay]] at 1:22 of the third round in Westchester County Center, after knocking McKay down three times. Zimmerman also reported that in a rematch with [[Diego Joe Roberson]] on November 9, 1977 in Westchester, Halpern scored a knock-out at 1:09 of the 7th round. He appeared in the [[The Ring Magazine]] and on television and radio. But Halpern's bad character continued to haunt him, his girlfriend accused ~~him~~ him of breaking her leg and knocking out 6 teeth. Halpern was charged, but the case dismissed when she failed to show up in court on May 1, she would seek justice another way.		Wins over [[David Conteh]], [[Diego Joe Roberson]], and [[Johnny Blaine ]] (twice) followed. His comeback landed him a profile in ''Sports Illustrated''. According to ''Sports Illustrated'' writer, [[Paul Zimmerman]], Halpern knocked out [[Freddy McKay]] at 1:22 of the third round in Westchester County Center, after knocking McKay down three times. Zimmerman also reported that in a rematch with [[Diego Joe Roberson]] on November 9, 1977 in Westchester, Halpern scored a knock-out at 1:09 of the 7th round. He appeared in the [[The Ring Magazine]] and on television and radio. But Halpern's bad character continued to haunt him, his girlfriend accused him of breaking her leg and knocking out 6 teeth. Halpern was charged, but the case was dismissed when she failed to show up in court on May 1, she would seek justice another way.

	His comeback reached its climax on May 15, 1978 in [[Madison Square Garden]] against [[Guy Casale]]. Halpern suffered a crushing one punch knockout in three rounds.		His comeback reached its climax on May 15, 1978, in [[Madison Square Garden]] against [[Guy Casale]]. Halpern suffered a crushing one-punch knockout in three rounds.

	Ten days later, Halpern was wounded by a shotgun blast while shopping at a Bronx clothing store. In September it was revealed by police that Halpern's ex-~~fianc�e~~, Antonia Maria Melendez, had been arrested and charged with hiring two ~~hit-men~~ to murder Halpern.		Ten days later, Halpern was wounded by a shotgun blast while shopping at a Bronx clothing store. In September it was revealed by police that Halpern's ex-fiance, Antonia Maria Melendez, had been arrested and charged with hiring two hitmen to murder Halpern.

	In 1981, readers of Flash Gordon's newsletter saw Halpern's mug in a series of print advertisements for auto parts; he claimed to be training for a comeback.		In 1981, readers of Flash Gordon's newsletter saw Halpern's mug in a series of print advertisements for auto parts; he claimed to be training for a comeback.

	On August 15, 1982, according to a ''New York Times'' story, Halpern was arrested on a weapons ~~charges~~ in the Bronx. On June 24, 1983, in another ''Times'' report, he was indicted in Westchester County on a charge of conspiring to murder a man suspected of raping the wife of one of his associates in Pelham Manor.		On August 15, 1982, according to a ''New York Times'' story, Halpern was arrested on a weapons charge in the Bronx. On June 24, 1983, in another ''Times'' report, he was indicted in Westchester County on a charge of conspiring to murder a man suspected of raping the wife of one of his associates in Pelham Manor.
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	On May 20, 2008, Halpern appeared at a meeting of Ring 8 in New York. Halpern and his former ring foe, Guy Casale talked at great length. The two engaged in what can only be described as a deep and warm ~~acknowledgement~~ of mutual respect. After the meeting, Casale, now a police detective, said, "He(Bobby Halpern) was still in great shape for a guy who was in his 70's. He looked like he could go six rounds."		On May 20, 2008, Halpern appeared at a meeting of Ring 8 in New York. Halpern and his former ring foe, Guy Casale talked at great length. The two engaged in what can only be described as a deep and warm acknowledgment of mutual respect. After the meeting, Casale, now a police detective, said, "He(Bobby Halpern) was still in great shape for a guy who was in his 70's. He looked like he could go six rounds."

	===Sources===		===Sources===
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	and charged with hiring two hitmen to murder Halpern		and charged with hiring two hitmen to murder Halpern

	Oct Halpern involved in traffic ~~acciddent~~; threatens driver		Oct Halpern involved in traffic accident; threatens driver
	with imitation pistol; is later indicted for "menacing"		with imitation pistol; is later indicted for "menacing"