Tommy Spiegal - Revision history

Sid schneck at 06:29, 24 November 2025

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	Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Jackie Wilson, Beau Jack and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright, Jack and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright, Beau and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery. Won the Southern Lightweight Title in September 1937 defeating Normant Quarles over ten rds. Unclear at this time if Spiegal ever defended the Southern Lightweight Title.		Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Chalky Wright, Jackie Wilson, Beau Jack and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright, Jack and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright, Beau and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery. Won the Southern Lightweight Title in September 1937 defeating Normant Quarles over ten rds. Unclear at this time if Spiegal ever defended the Southern Lightweight Title.
	Won the Pennsylvania State Lightweight Tile in November 1939 and preceded to hold the LW title on and off for the next 3 years.		Won the Pennsylvania State Lightweight Tile in November 1939 and preceded to hold the LW title on and off for the next 3 years.

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	Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Jackie Wilson, Beau Jack and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright, Jack and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright, Beau and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery. Won the Southern Lightweight Title in September 1937 defeating Normant Quarles over ten rds. Unclear at this time if Spiegal ever defended the Southern Lightweight Title.		Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Jackie Wilson, Beau Jack and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright, Jack and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright, Beau and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery. Won the Southern Lightweight Title in September 1937 defeating Normant Quarles over ten rds. Unclear at this time if Spiegal ever defended the Southern Lightweight Title.
	Won the Pennsylvania State Lightweight Tile in November 1939 and preceded to hold the LW title on and off for the next 3 ~~to 4~~ years.		Won the Pennsylvania State Lightweight Tile in November 1939 and preceded to hold the LW title on and off for the next 3 years.

Sid schneck at 07:09, 4 November 2023

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	Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Jackie Wilson, Beau Jack and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright, Jack and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright, Beau and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery.		Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Jackie Wilson, Beau Jack and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright, Jack and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright, Beau and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery. Won the Southern Lightweight Title in September 1937 defeating Normant Quarles over ten rds. Unclear at this time if Spiegal ever defended the Southern Lightweight Title.
			Won the Pennsylvania State Lightweight Tile in November 1939 and preceded to hold the LW title on and off for the next 3 to 4 years.


	Tommy Speigal died at the age of 32, on November 9, 1945; his leg injury had eventually led to tuberculosis of the bone, causing his death.		Tommy Speigal died at the age of 32, on November 9, 1945; his leg injury had eventually led to tuberculosis of the bone, causing his death.

Sid schneck at 13:07, 9 September 2023

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	Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Jackie Wilson and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery.		Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Jackie Wilson, Beau Jack and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright, Jack and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright, Beau and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery.

	Tommy Speigal died at the age of 32, on November 9, 1945; his leg injury had eventually led to tuberculosis of the bone, causing his death.		Tommy Speigal died at the age of 32, on November 9, 1945; his leg injury had eventually led to tuberculosis of the bone, causing his death.

Sid schneck at 13:00, 9 September 2023

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	Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]].		Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]]. Spiegal fought World Champions Tippy Larkin, Freddie Cochrane, Sammy Angott, Benny Bass, Jackie Wilson and Bobby Montgomery. He fought Angott three times, winning twice, Cochrane three times, losing twice, but drawing once. He fought Wright and Wilson twice losing both times to Wright and Wilson. Besides defeating Angott, he also defeated Bass and Montgomery.

	Tommy Speigal died at the age of 32, on November 9, 1945; his leg injury had eventually led to tuberculosis of the bone, causing his death.		Tommy Speigal died at the age of 32, on November 9, 1945; his leg injury had eventually led to tuberculosis of the bone, causing his death.

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	Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy ~~Spiegal~~''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "~~Spiegal~~." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "~~Speigal~~," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey ~~Spiegal~~]].		Because of a childhood football injury, '''Tommy Speigal''' had one leg shorter than the other, but despite this handicap, he had a very credible boxing career, eventually becoming ranked as high as the #5 lightweight in the world, according to the January 1940 issue of ''The Ring'' magazine. (The correct spelling of this boxer's name is "Speigal." Incorrect spellings by newspaper reports of his day include "Spiegel," "Spiegal," and "Speigel.") He was the younger brother of boxer [[Joey Speigal]].

	Tommy ~~Spiegal~~ died at the age of 32, on November 9, 1945; his leg injury had eventually led to tuberculosis of the bone, causing his death.		Tommy Speigal died at the age of 32, on November 9, 1945; his leg injury had eventually led to tuberculosis of the bone, causing his death.

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	The ''Daily News Standard'' of Uniontown, PA, has a number of fights that are not in ~~Spiegal~~'s linked record. They took place in the South and there are no dates or locations. These fights are: Felix Gonzales W4, Harry Pierce KO-4, Bobby Bartell KO-3, Earl Newby KO-3, and Harry Sanchez KO-2.		The ''Daily News Standard'' of Uniontown, PA, has a number of fights that are not in Speigal's linked record. They took place in the South and there are no dates or locations. These fights are: Felix Gonzales W4, Harry Pierce KO-4, Bobby Bartell KO-3, Earl Newby KO-3, and Harry Sanchez KO-2.

	It is likely that most of these fights took place in the Miami area. ~~Spiegal~~ also had a number of fights in the Cleveland and Akron area in late 1934 into mid-1935; these fights have yet to be documented. For example, the ''Daily News Standard'' had an article on ~~Spiegal~~ dated July 6th, 1935, having ~~Spiegal~~ winning a fight in Cleveland. But it gives no location, and does not provide the name of ~~Spiegal~~'s opponent or an exact location. It does go on to state that ~~Spiegal~~ is home with his parents and fighting out of the Cleveland area. It appears that ~~Spiegal~~ was never knocked out in a career that likely spanned close to one hundred and forty fights.		It is likely that most of these fights took place in the Miami area. Speigal also had a number of fights in the Cleveland and Akron area in late 1934 into mid-1935; these fights have yet to be documented. For example, the ''Daily News Standard'' had an article on Speigal dated July 6th, 1935, having Speigal winning a fight in Cleveland. But it gives no location, and does not provide the name of Speigal's opponent or an exact location. It does go on to state that Speigal is home with his parents and fighting out of the Cleveland area. It appears that Speigal was never knocked out in a career that likely spanned close to one hundred and forty fights.


	[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|~~Spiegel~~, Tommy]]		[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Speigel, Tommy]]
	[[Category:Pennsylvania State Champions\|~~Spiegal~~, Tommy]]		[[Category:Pennsylvania State Champions\|Speigal, Tommy]]

Michael: Tweak

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Tweak

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Journeymen: State Tilte ins 1940 not 1930

2010-09-05T09:06:01Z

State Tilte ins 1940 not 1930

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	It is likely that most of these fights took place in the Miami area. Spiegal also had a number of fights in the Cleveland and Akron area in late 1934 into mid-1935; these fights have yet to be documented. For example, the ''Daily News Standard'' had an article on Spiegal dated July 6th, 1935, having Spiegal winning a fight in Cleveland. But it gives no location, and does not provide the name of Spiegal's opponent or an exact location. It does go on to state that Spiegal is home with his parents and fighting out of the Cleveland area. It appears that Spiegal was never knocked out in a career that likely spanned close to one hundred and forty fights.		It is likely that most of these fights took place in the Miami area. Spiegal also had a number of fights in the Cleveland and Akron area in late 1934 into mid-1935; these fights have yet to be documented. For example, the ''Daily News Standard'' had an article on Spiegal dated July 6th, 1935, having Spiegal winning a fight in Cleveland. But it gives no location, and does not provide the name of Spiegal's opponent or an exact location. It does go on to state that Spiegal is home with his parents and fighting out of the Cleveland area. It appears that Spiegal was never knocked out in a career that likely spanned close to one hundred and forty fights.


	[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Spiegel, Tommy]]		[[Category:Jewish Boxers\|Spiegel, Tommy]]
	[[Category:Pennsylvania State Champions\|Spiegal, Tommy]]		[[Category:Pennsylvania State Champions\|Spiegal, Tommy]]

Journeymen: state champion 1930

2010-09-05T09:02:02Z

state champion 1930

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