Erich Seelig - Revision history

John at 01:20, 2 March 2018

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	In March 1933, he was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.		In March 1933, he was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.

	~~Seelig later~~ married Greta in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984~~. His~~ wife ~~still survived him as of 2006~~.		In 1941 he married Greta Meinstein in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984, his wife in July 2008.

	Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]]. In June 2006, he received the [[Rocky Marciano AAIB Champions Award]].		Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]]. In June 2006, he received the [[Rocky Marciano AAIB Champions Award]].

John at 01:17, 2 March 2018

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	'''Erich Seelig''' (also spelled as "Eric") reached as high as the #5 Middleweight in the World in ''The Ring'' magazine's [[The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Middleweight--1930s\|1935-1940 rankings]].		'''Erich Seelig''' (also spelled as "Eric") reached as high as the #5 Middleweight in the World in ''The Ring'' magazine's [[The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Middleweight--1930s\|1935-1940 rankings]].

Wouter at 13:57, 16 April 2017

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	In March 1933, he was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.		In March 1933, he was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.

	Seelig later married Greta in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984 ~~(exact date unknown)~~. His wife still ~~survives~~ him as of 2006.		Seelig later married Greta in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984. His wife still survived him as of 2006.

	Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]]. In June 2006, he received the [[Rocky Marciano AAIB Champions Award]].		Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]]. In June 2006, he received the [[Rocky Marciano AAIB Champions Award]].

Sid schneck at 04:35, 24 October 2013

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	'''Erich Seelig''' (also spelled as "Eric") reached as high as the #7 Middleweight in the World in ''The Ring'' magazine's [[The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Middleweight--1930s\|1935 rankings]].		'''Erich Seelig''' (also spelled as "Eric") reached as high as the #5 Middleweight in the World in ''The Ring'' magazine's [[The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Middleweight--1930s\|1935-1940 rankings]].

	In March 1933, he was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.		In March 1933, he was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.

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			'''Erich Seelig''' (also spelled as "Eric") reached as high as the #7 Middleweight in the World in ''The Ring'' magazine's [[The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Middleweight--1930s\|1935 rankings]].

	~~<br clear=all>~~		In March 1933, he was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.
	In March 1933 ~~Seelig~~ was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.

	Seelig ~~reached as high as the #7 Middleweight in the World in ''The Ring'' magazine's [[The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Middleweight--1930s\|1935 rankings]].~~		Seelig later married Greta in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984 (exact date unknown). His wife still survives him as of 2006.

	He later married Greta in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984 (exact date unknown). His wife still survives him as of 2006.

	Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]]. In June 2006, he received the [[Rocky Marciano AAIB Champions Award]].		Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]]. In June 2006, he received the [[Rocky Marciano AAIB Champions Award]].

Ric: RING rating mention

2006-07-07T02:50:48Z

RING rating mention

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	In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.		In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.

			Seelig reached as high as the #7 Middleweight in the World in ''The Ring'' magazine's [[The Ring Magazine's Annual Ratings: Middleweight--1930s\|1935 rankings]].

	He later married Greta in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984 (exact date unknown). His wife still survives him as of 2006.		He later married Greta in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984 (exact date unknown). His wife still survives him as of 2006.

Ric: expanded (based upon 2006 "Jewish Exponent" article)

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	In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time. Seelig ~~then~~ left Germany for Belgium, France, England and ~~later~~ the USA.		In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. (The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time.) The Nazis then ordered Seelig and his parents out of the country. He left Germany for Belgium, France (where the Nazis again made him flee), England, Cuba (briefly), and finally the USA.

	Seelig is a ~~member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall~~ of ~~Fame]]~~.		He later married Greta in the United States, also an athlete persecuted under Hitler's rule, as she was prevented from competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where she was set to run in the hurdles competition. She, too, had fled Germany. They first lived in New York then moved to Atlantic City. They ran a chicken farm for awhile, then Seelig opened a boxing gym. He died in 1984 (exact date unknown). His wife still survives him as of 2006.

	~~Exact date~~ of ~~death in 1984 unknown~~.		Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]]. In June 2006, he received the [[Rocky Marciano AAIB Champions Award]].

			His German titles have never been restored.

	[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Seelig, Erich]]		[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Seelig, Erich]]

Ric: Jewish HoF mention

2006-07-06T16:13:29Z

Jewish HoF mention

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	In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time. Seelig then left Germany for Belgium, France, England and later the USA. Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]]. Exact date of death in 1984 unknown.		In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time. Seelig then left Germany for Belgium, France, England and later the USA.

			Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]] and the [[International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame]].

			Exact date of death in 1984 unknown.

	[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Seelig, Erich]]		[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Seelig, Erich]]

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	In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time. Seelig then left Germany for Belgium, France, England and later the USA. Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]]. Exact date of death in 1984 unknown.		In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time. Seelig then left Germany for Belgium, France, England and later the USA. Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]]. Exact date of death in 1984 unknown.

	[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Seelig, Erich]]		[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Seelig, Erich]]

Ric: added HoF link

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	In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. The ~~Nazi's~~ stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time. Seelig then left Germany for Belgium, France, England and later the USA. Seelig is a member of New Jersey's Boxing Hall of Fame.		In March 1933 Seelig was ordered by the Nazi government to relinquish his German titles. The Nazis stripped all Jewish champions of their titles during this time. Seelig then left Germany for Belgium, France, England and later the USA. Seelig is a member of the [[New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame]]. Exact date of death in 1984 unknown.

	[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Seelig, Erich]]		[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Seelig, Erich]]