Gus Wilson - Revision history

Matt at 17:10, 27 December 2020

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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

Matt at 13:50, 20 January 2018

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John at 02:10, 11 October 2015

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	[[File:HallyWilson.JPG\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Wally Hally & Gus Wilson]]		[[File:HallyWilson.JPG\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Wally Hally & Gus Wilson]]

John at 02:07, 11 October 2015

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			[[File:HallyWilson.JPG\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Wally Hally & Gus Wilson]]

	'''August "Gus" Wilson''' (Born: 1887 or 1888; Died: July 27, 1951) was a prominent French-American boxing manager and trainer between the 1920s and 1940s.		'''August "Gus" Wilson''' (Born: 1887 or 1888; Died: July 27, 1951) was a prominent French-American boxing manager and trainer between the 1920s and 1940s.

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	Wilson moved to California during the early 1930s where his first notable fighter was heavyweight prospect Bob Nestell.		Wilson moved to California during the early 1930s where his first notable fighter was heavyweight prospect Bob Nestell.
	~~[[File:HallyWilson.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Wally Hally & Gus Wilson]]~~
	Wilson managed only one world champion during his long career, Bantamweight Champion Harold Dade. He continued to manage boxers until his death.		Wilson managed only one world champion during his long career, Bantamweight Champion Harold Dade. He continued to manage boxers until his death.

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			'''August "Gus" Wilson''' (Born: 1887 or 1888; Died: July 27, 1951) was a prominent French-American boxing manager and trainer between the 1920s and 1940s.

			Wilson was born in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. He initially came to the United States in 1921 with [[Georges Carpentier]], acting as his French-English translator for his bout with [[Jack Dempsey]] at Boyle's Thirty Acres in New Jersey.

			Wilson remained in the United States, and worked with Dempsey during his second bout with [[Gene Tunney]]. After leaving Dempsey, Wilson ran a gym in Orangeburg, New Jersey, which was the frequent training spot for [[Jimmy McLarnin]] for his bouts on the East Coast. During this time Wilson often managed boxers from France fighting in the United States, such as Eugene Huat.

			Wilson moved to California during the early 1930s where his first notable fighter was heavyweight prospect Bob Nestell.
	[[File:HallyWilson.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Wally Hally & Gus Wilson]]		[[File:HallyWilson.JPG\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Wally Hally & Gus Wilson]]
	'''August "Gus" Wilson''' (Born: 1887 or 1888; Died: July 27, 1951) was a prominent French-American boxing manager and trainer between the 1920s and 1940s. Wilson was born in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. He initially came to the United States in 1921 with [[Georges Carpentier]], acting as his French-English translator for his bout with [[Jack Dempsey]] at Boyle's Thirty Acres in New Jersey. Wilson remained in the United States, and also worked with Dempsey during his second bout with [[Gene Tunney]]. After leaving Dempsey, Wilson ran a gym in Orangeburg, New Jersey, which was the frequent training spot for [[Jimmy McLarnin]], for his bouts on the East Coast. During this time Wilson would often manage boxers from France fighting in the United States, such as Eugene Huat. Wilson would move to California during the early 1930s. His first notable fighter in California being Heavyweight prospect Bob Nestell. Wilson would manage one world champion during his career, Bantamweight ~~champion~~ Harold Dade. He continued to manage boxers until his death. On July 17, 1951, Wilson suffered a heart attack while in Portland, Oregon, with his boxer Baby Dutch Culbertson, who was facing [[Harry (Kid) Matthews\|Harry "Kid" Matthews]]. He ~~would die~~ in a Portland hospital ten days later. His stable included:		Wilson managed only one world champion during his long career, Bantamweight Champion Harold Dade. He continued to manage boxers until his death.

			On July 17, 1951, Wilson suffered a heart attack while in Portland, Oregon, with his boxer Baby Dutch Culbertson, who was facing [[Harry (Kid) Matthews\|Harry "Kid" Matthews]]. He died in a Portland hospital ten days later.

			His stable included:

	*[[Raul Campos]]		*[[Raul Campos]]
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	== Sources ==		== Sources ==
	*"Heart Attack Proves Fatal to Gus Wilson", ''Los Angeles Times'', July 28, 1951		*'Heart Attack Proves Fatal to Gus Wilson', ''Los Angeles Times'', July 28, 1951
	[[Category:Managers\|Wilson, Gus]]		[[Category:Managers\|Wilson, Gus]]
	[[Category:Trainers\|Wilson, Gus]]		[[Category:Trainers\|Wilson, Gus]]

Matt at 20:27, 18 March 2013

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	*[[Baby Joe Gans]]		*[[Baby Joe Gans]]
			*[[Joe Ghnouly]]
	*[[Gilbert Gonzales]]		*[[Gilbert Gonzales]]
	*[[Jose (Baby) Gonzalez]]		*[[Jose (Baby) Gonzalez]]

Matt at 00:25, 15 December 2012

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	*[[Wally Hally]]		*[[Wally Hally]]
	*[[Billy Hogan]]		*[[Billy Hogan]]

Matt at 19:25, 18 June 2011

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	*[[Baby Dutch Culbertson]]		*[[Baby Dutch Culbertson]]
			*[[Baby Joe Gans]]
	*[[Gilbert Gonzales]]		*[[Gilbert Gonzales]]
	*[[Wally Hally]]		*[[Wally Hally]]

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	'''August "Gus" Wilson''' (Born: 1887 or 1888; Died: July 27, 1951) was a prominent French-American boxing manager and trainer between the 1920s and 1940s. Wilson was born in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. He initially came to the United States in 1921 with [[Georges Carpentier]], acting as his French-English translator for his bout with [[Jack Dempsey]] at Boyle's Thirty Acres in New Jersey. Wilson remained in the United States, and also worked with Dempsey during his second bout with [[Gene Tunney]]. After leaving Dempsey, Wilson ran a gym in Orangeburg, New Jersey, which was the frequent training spot for [[Jimmy McLarnin]], for his bouts on the East Coast. During this time Wilson would often manage boxers from France fighting in the United States, such as Eugene Huat. Wilson would move to California during the early 1930s. His first notable fighter in California being Heavyweight prospect Bob Nestell. Wilson would manage one world champion during his career, Bantamweight champion Harold Dade. He continued to manage boxers until his death. On July 17, 1951, Wilson suffered a heart attack while in Portland, Oregon, with his boxer Baby Dutch Culbertson, who was facing [[Harry (Kid) Matthews\|Harry "Kid" Matthews]]. He would die in a Portland hospital ten days later. His stable included:		'''August "Gus" Wilson''' (Born: 1887 or 1888; Died: July 27, 1951) was a prominent French-American boxing manager and trainer between the 1920s and 1940s. Wilson was born in Strasbourg, Alsace, France. He initially came to the United States in 1921 with [[Georges Carpentier]], acting as his French-English translator for his bout with [[Jack Dempsey]] at Boyle's Thirty Acres in New Jersey. Wilson remained in the United States, and also worked with Dempsey during his second bout with [[Gene Tunney]]. After leaving Dempsey, Wilson ran a gym in Orangeburg, New Jersey, which was the frequent training spot for [[Jimmy McLarnin]], for his bouts on the East Coast. During this time Wilson would often manage boxers from France fighting in the United States, such as Eugene Huat. Wilson would move to California during the early 1930s. His first notable fighter in California being Heavyweight prospect Bob Nestell. Wilson would manage one world champion during his career, Bantamweight champion Harold Dade. He continued to manage boxers until his death. On July 17, 1951, Wilson suffered a heart attack while in Portland, Oregon, with his boxer Baby Dutch Culbertson, who was facing [[Harry (Kid) Matthews\|Harry "Kid" Matthews]]. He would die in a Portland hospital ten days later. His stable included:

Matt at 20:47, 11 February 2010

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	*[[Wally Hally]]		*[[Wally Hally]]
			*[[Billy Hogan]]
	*[[Eugene Huat]]		*[[Eugene Huat]]
	*[[Nick Moran]]		*[[Nick Moran]]

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	[[File:HallyWilson.JPG\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Wally Hally & Gus Wilson]]		[[File:HallyWilson.JPG\|right\|thumb\|200px\|Wally Hally & Gus Wilson]]