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	'''Jimmy Darcy''' started boxing as a Welterweight and finished his career as a Heavyweight. He had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest of the United States at this weight during his peak.		'''Jimmy Darcy''' started boxing as a Welterweight and finished his career as a Heavyweight. He had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest of the United States at this weight during his peak.

	He fought as Valley Trambitas until early 1918, before changing his name to Jimmy Darcy in honor of the late Australian Middleweight [[Les Darcy]]. Trambitas had been moved by seeing Darcy's casket in San Francisco as it made its way back to Australia.		He fought under his real name of Valley Trambitas until early 1918, before changing his name to Jimmy Darcy in honor of the late Australian Middleweight [[Les Darcy]]. Trambitas had been moved by seeing Darcy's casket in San Francisco as it made its way back to Australia.

	Valeri was one of the fighting Trambitas brothers: with [[Alex Trambitas\|Alex]] and [[Johnny Trambitas\|Johnny]]. Their hometown was Portland, Oregon, USA.		Valeri was one of the fighting Trambitas brothers: with [[Alex Trambitas\|Alex]] and [[Johnny Trambitas\|Johnny]]. Their hometown was Portland, Oregon, USA.
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	The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania. They settled shortly thereafter in South Portland, OR. Valley would turn to professional boxing after the death of his father left him as the sole supporter of his three brothers and one sister. Darcy was generally considered to be the least talented of the three Trambitas brothers.		The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania. They settled shortly thereafter in South Portland, OR. Valley would turn to professional boxing after the death of his father left him as the sole supporter of his three brothers and one sister. Darcy was generally considered to be the least talented of the three Trambitas brothers.

	Trambitas's main asset as a fighter was his ability to absorb punishment. He did have a good right hand, with which he knocked down [[Harry Greb]] and [[Tommy Loughran]], although he was not a big puncher by any means. He was known as having clumsy footwork in the ring, and was criticized by the local press in Portland for his awkward style. Despite his success, he never really caught on with the fans in Portland.		Trambitas's main asset as a fighter was his ability to absorb punishment. He did have a good right hand, with which he knocked down [[Harry Greb]] and [[Tommy Loughran]], although he was not a big puncher by any means. He was known as having clumsy footwork in the ring, and was criticized by the local press in Portland for his awkward style. Despite his success, he never really caught on with the fans in Portland. The ''Seattle Star'', in 1916, said his style was to fight on his toes all the time, in the manner of [[Willie Hoppe]], and that he had a "terrific left wallop." [http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn87093407/1916-11-20/ed-1/seq-7/]

	In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], [[Jack Dempsey]]'s former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).		In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], [[Jack Dempsey]]'s former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).

	*'''Trivia:''' Darcy fought a four-round bout with Jack Dempsey for the World Title: [[Fight:650871\|Description]]		Darcy's license was revoked in October 1926 by the Portland Boxing Commission due to his eroded skills. Afterward his hometown was listed as Seattle (1927).
	*Darcy's license was revoked in October 1926 by the Portland Boxing Commission due to his eroded skills. Afterward his hometown was listed as Seattle (1927).
	*He was operating the White House Gym in Portland by 1930.		He was operating the White House Gym in Portland by 1930. Darcy planned a trip to New York to box out of the city in 1930. His hometown subsequently became Bridgeport, Conn., as reported by some newspapers of the day (1931-32). He then moved to Roseburg, Oregon, and opened a gym there by 1932.
	*He planned a trip to New York to box out of the city in 1930. ~~See this [http://www.antekprizering.com/darcyjimmyhololetter.html artifact].~~
	*His hometown subsequently became Bridgeport, Conn., as reported by some newspapers of the day. (1931-32)		Trambitas was a longtime longshoreman while fighting and afterwards, as well as a member of the Local 8 and ILWU.
	*He moved to Roseburg, Oregon and ~~had~~ opened a gym ~~in the town~~ by 1932.
	*He was a longtime longshoreman while fighting and afterwards, as well as a member of the Local 8 and ILWU.		He had two sons, Jack and Valeri (Larry), with his wife, Elizabeth. They later divorced. Valley then married Catherine. Both of their sons settled in the Juneau, Alaska, area. It is believed that both sons boxed and had professional careers, possibly with their uncle Alex in Los Angeles.
	*Trambitas had two sons Jack and Valeri (Larry) with his wife Elizabeth. They later divorced. Valley then married Catherine. Both of their sons settled in the Juneau, Alaska, area. It is believed that both sons boxed and had professional careers, possibly with their uncle Alex in Los Angeles.
			Valeri Trambitas died in 1972.


			'''Trivia:'''
			*Darcy fought a four-round bout with Jack Dempsey for the World Title: [[Fight:650871\|Description]]
	*In 1955 Trambitas published a small autobiography entitled "Boxing Record and Formula for Health and Happiness."		*In 1955 Trambitas published a small autobiography entitled "Boxing Record and Formula for Health and Happiness."
	*See also the Harry Greb's site on [http://www.harrygreb.com/jimmydarcy.html Darcy].		*See also the Harry Greb's site on [http://www.harrygreb.com/jimmydarcy.html Darcy].

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	Biography and Record compiled (in large part) by Matt Tegen		<small>Biography and Record compiled (in large part) by Matt Tegen, [[IBRO]] Member & BoxRec Editor</small>

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Ric at 03:54, 2 March 2013

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	'''Jimmy Darcy''' started boxing as a Welterweight and finished his career as a Heavyweight. He had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest of the United States at this weight during his peak.		'''Jimmy Darcy''' started boxing as a Welterweight and finished his career as a Heavyweight. He had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest of the United States at this weight during his peak.

	He fought as Valley Trambitas until early 1918, before changing his name to Jimmy Darcy in honor of the late Australian Middleweight [[~~Boxer:Les_Darcy:039979\|~~Les Darcy]]. Trambitas had been moved by seeing Darcy's casket in San Francisco as it made its way back to Australia.		He fought as Valley Trambitas until early 1918, before changing his name to Jimmy Darcy in honor of the late Australian Middleweight [[Les Darcy]]. Trambitas had been moved by seeing Darcy's casket in San Francisco as it made its way back to Australia.

	Valeri was one of the fighting Trambitas brothers: with [[~~Boxer:~~Alex Trambitas~~:060338~~\|Alex]] and [[~~Boxer:~~Johnny Trambitas~~:080036~~\|Johnny]]. Their hometown was Portland, Oregon, USA.		Valeri was one of the fighting Trambitas brothers: with [[Alex Trambitas\|Alex]] and [[Johnny Trambitas\|Johnny]]. Their hometown was Portland, Oregon, USA.

	The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania. They settled shortly thereafter in South Portland, OR. Valley would turn to professional boxing after the death of his father left him as the sole supporter of his three brothers and one sister. Darcy was generally considered to be the least talented of the three Trambitas brothers.		The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania. They settled shortly thereafter in South Portland, OR. Valley would turn to professional boxing after the death of his father left him as the sole supporter of his three brothers and one sister. Darcy was generally considered to be the least talented of the three Trambitas brothers.

	Trambitas's main asset as a fighter was his ability to absorb punishment. He did have a good right hand, with which he knocked down [[Harry Greb]] and [[~~Boxer:Tommy_Loughran:011326\|~~Tommy Loughran]], although he was not a big puncher by any means. He was known as having clumsy footwork in the ring, and was criticized by the local press in Portland for his awkward style. Despite his success, he never really caught on with the fans in Portland.		Trambitas's main asset as a fighter was his ability to absorb punishment. He did have a good right hand, with which he knocked down [[Harry Greb]] and [[Tommy Loughran]], although he was not a big puncher by any means. He was known as having clumsy footwork in the ring, and was criticized by the local press in Portland for his awkward style. Despite his success, he never really caught on with the fans in Portland.

	In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], [[~~Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|~~Jack Dempsey's]] former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).		In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], [[Jack Dempsey]]'s former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).

	*'''Trivia:''' Darcy fought a four-round bout with Jack Dempsey for the World Title: [[Fight:650871\|Description]]		*'''Trivia:''' Darcy fought a four-round bout with Jack Dempsey for the World Title: [[Fight:650871\|Description]]

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	In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], Jack Dempsey's former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).		In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], Jack Dempsey's former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).

			*'''Trivia:''' Darcy fought a four-round bout with Jack Dempsey for the World Title: [[Fight:650871\|Description]]
	*Darcy's license was revoked in October 1926 by the Portland Boxing Commission due to his eroded skills. Afterward his hometown was listed as Seattle (1927).		*Darcy's license was revoked in October 1926 by the Portland Boxing Commission due to his eroded skills. Afterward his hometown was listed as Seattle (1927).
	*He was operating the White House Gym in Portland by 1930.		*He was operating the White House Gym in Portland by 1930.

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	Started boxing as a Welterweight, before finishing his career as a Heavyweight. Had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest at his weight during his peak.		Started boxing as a Welterweight, before finishing his career as a Heavyweight. Had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest at his weight during his peak.

Ric: links to brothers' pages

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	He fought as Valley Trambitas until early 1918, before changing his name to Jimmy Darcy in honor of the late Australian Middleweight Les Darcy. Trambitas had been moved by seeing Darcy's casket in San Francisco as it made it's way back to Australia.		He fought as Valley Trambitas until early 1918, before changing his name to Jimmy Darcy in honor of the late Australian Middleweight Les Darcy. Trambitas had been moved by seeing Darcy's casket in San Francisco as it made it's way back to Australia.

	Valeri was one of the fighting Trambitas brothers: Alex and [~~http~~:~~//www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=~~080036 Johnny]. Their hometown was Portland, Oregon, USA.		Valeri was one of the fighting Trambitas brothers: with [[Boxer:Alex Trambitas:060338\|Alex]] and [[Boxer:Johnny Trambitas:080036\|Johnny]]. Their hometown was Portland, Oregon, USA.

	The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania.		The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania.

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	Started boxing as a Welterweight, before finishing his career as a Heavyweight. Had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest at his weight during his peak.		Started boxing as a Welterweight, before finishing his career as a Heavyweight. Had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest at his weight during his peak.

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	The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania.		The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania.
	They settled shortly thereafter in South Portland, OR. Valley would turn to professional boxing after the death of his father left him as the sole supporter of his three brothers and one sister. Darcy was generally considered to be the least talented of the three Trambitas brothers.		They settled shortly thereafter in South Portland, OR. Valley would turn to professional boxing after the death of his father left him as the sole supporter of his three brothers and one sister. Darcy was generally considered to be the least talented of the three Trambitas brothers.
	~~His~~ main asset as a fighter was his ability to absorb punishment. He did have a good right hand, which he knocked down Harry Greb and Tommy Loughran with, though he was not a big puncher by any means.
			Trambitas' main asset as a fighter was his ability to absorb punishment. He did have a good right hand, which he knocked down Harry Greb and Tommy Loughran with, though he was not a big puncher by any means. He was known as having clumsy footwork in the ring, and was criticized by his local press in Portland for his awkward style. Despite his success, he never really caught on with the fans in Portland.

	In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], Jack Dempsey's former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).		In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], Jack Dempsey's former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).

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	~~Started~~ boxing as a Welterweight~~, before finishing~~ his career as a Heavyweight. ~~Had~~ his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest at ~~his~~ weight during his peak.		'''Jimmy Darcy''' started boxing as a Welterweight and finished his career as a Heavyweight. He had his most success boxing as a Middleweight, where he was probably the best fighter in the Pacific Northwest of the United States at this weight during his peak.

	He fought as Valley Trambitas until early 1918, before changing his name to Jimmy Darcy in honor of the late Australian Middleweight Les Darcy. Trambitas had been moved by seeing Darcy's casket in San Francisco as it made ~~it's~~ way back to Australia.		He fought as Valley Trambitas until early 1918, before changing his name to Jimmy Darcy in honor of the late Australian Middleweight [[Boxer:Les_Darcy:039979\|Les Darcy]]. Trambitas had been moved by seeing Darcy's casket in San Francisco as it made its way back to Australia.

	Valeri was one of the fighting Trambitas brothers: with [[Boxer:Alex Trambitas:060338\|Alex]] and [[Boxer:Johnny Trambitas:080036\|Johnny]]. Their hometown was Portland, Oregon, USA.		Valeri was one of the fighting Trambitas brothers: with [[Boxer:Alex Trambitas:060338\|Alex]] and [[Boxer:Johnny Trambitas:080036\|Johnny]]. Their hometown was Portland, Oregon, USA.

	The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania.		The Trambitas family had arrived at Ellis Island in 1907, immigrating from Romania. They settled shortly thereafter in South Portland, OR. Valley would turn to professional boxing after the death of his father left him as the sole supporter of his three brothers and one sister. Darcy was generally considered to be the least talented of the three Trambitas brothers.
	They settled shortly thereafter in South Portland, OR. Valley would turn to professional boxing after the death of his father left him as the sole supporter of his three brothers and one sister. Darcy was generally considered to be the least talented of the three Trambitas brothers.

	Trambitas' main asset as a fighter was his ability to absorb punishment. He did have a good right hand, which he knocked down Harry Greb and Tommy Loughran ~~with~~, ~~though~~ he was not a big puncher by any means. He was known as having clumsy footwork in the ring, and was criticized by ~~his~~ local press in Portland for his awkward style. Despite his success, he never really caught on with the fans in Portland.		Trambitas's main asset as a fighter was his ability to absorb punishment. He did have a good right hand, with which he knocked down [[Harry Greb]] and [[Boxer:Tommy_Loughran:011326\|Tommy Loughran]], although he was not a big puncher by any means. He was known as having clumsy footwork in the ring, and was criticized by the local press in Portland for his awkward style. Despite his success, he never really caught on with the fans in Portland.

	In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], Jack Dempsey's former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).		In the spring of 1921 Darcy had moved to the New York area under the management of [[Jack Kearns]], [[Boxer:Jack_Dempsey:009009\|Jack Dempsey's]] former manager, along with his brother Alex. While on the East Coast he was a sparring partner for Jack Dempsey (1921-23).

	*'''Trivia:''' Darcy fought a four-round bout with Jack Dempsey for the World Title: [[Fight:650871\|Description]]		*'''Trivia:''' Darcy fought a four-round bout with Jack Dempsey for the World Title: [[Fight:650871\|Description]]
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	*His hometown subsequently became Bridgeport, Conn., as reported by some newspapers of the day. (1931-32)		*His hometown subsequently became Bridgeport, Conn., as reported by some newspapers of the day. (1931-32)
	*He moved to Roseburg, Oregon and had opened a gym in the town by 1932.		*He moved to Roseburg, Oregon and had opened a gym in the town by 1932.
	*He was a longtime longshoreman ~~both~~ while fighting and afterwards, as well as a member of the Local 8 and ILWU.		*He was a longtime longshoreman while fighting and afterwards, as well as a member of the Local 8 and ILWU.
	*Trambitas had two sons Jack and Valeri (Larry) with his wife Elizabeth. They later divorced.		*Trambitas had two sons Jack and Valeri (Larry) with his wife Elizabeth. They later divorced. Valley then married Catherine. Both of their sons settled in the Juneau, Alaska, area. It is believed that both sons boxed and had professional careers, possibly with their uncle Alex in Los Angeles.
	Valley then married Catherine. Both of their sons settled in the Juneau, Alaska, area. It is believed that both sons boxed and had professional careers, possibly with their uncle Alex in Los Angeles.
	*In 1955 Trambitas published a small autobiography entitled "Boxing Record and Formula for Health and Happiness."		*In 1955 Trambitas published a small autobiography entitled "Boxing Record and Formula for Health and Happiness."
			*See also the Harry Greb's site on [http://www.harrygreb.com/jimmydarcy.html Darcy].
	See also the Harry Greb's site on [http://www.harrygreb.com/jimmydarcy.html Darcy].

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	Biography and Record compiled (in large part) by Matt Tegen		Biography and Record compiled (in large part) by Matt Tegen

	[[Category:Trambitas Family\|Darcy, Jimmy]]		[[Category:Trambitas Family\|Darcy, Jimmy]]