William Rodenbach - Revision history

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	'''William Rodenbach''' of the [[New York West Side Athletic Club]] won the National AAU at middleweight fives times (1900 to 1904).		'''William Rodenbach''' of the [[New York West Side Athletic Club]] won the National AAU at middleweight fives times (1900 to 1904).

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	In September ~~194~~, newspapers reported that ligament damage to his elbow might end his career. ~~Apparently he recovered, although he may not have fought afterwards, even announcing~~ his intent to turn professional in Oct 1906.		In September 1904, newspapers reported that ligament damage to his elbow might end his career. He announced his intent to turn professional in Oct 1906, and signed for a bout with Joe Thomas. In January 1907 he pulled out of the fight as his arm was still not recovered. But, as late as August 1911 he was still talking of a comeback.

	He died following surgery for a stomach ailment.		He died following surgery for a stomach ailment.

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	He also won the National AAU at heavyweight twice (1901 & 1904). In 1904 shortly after winning the AAU titles at middleweight and heavyweight (beating two middleweights & two heavyweights in one evening), he had notable victory vs. [[Sam Berger]] who later that year went on to be the first [[Olympics\|Olympic]] heavyweight champion. In top condition Rodenbach weighed 158 pounds, he stood 5'9". In his time Rodenbach was considered the best amateur in the United States and in the world by many.		He also won the National AAU at heavyweight twice (1901 & 1904). In 1904 shortly after winning the AAU titles at middleweight and heavyweight (beating two middleweights & two heavyweights in one evening), he had notable victory vs. [[Sam Berger]] who later that year went on to be the first [[Olympics\|Olympic]] heavyweight champion. In top condition Rodenbach weighed 158 pounds, he stood 5'9". In his time Rodenbach was considered the best amateur in the United States and in the world by many.

	~~1902 he won the National AAU uncontested.~~

	~~It has been~~ reported that ligament damage ~~may have forced Rodenbach~~ to ~~retire from boxing in September of 1904~~, although he ~~annonced~~ his intent to turn professional in Oct 1906.		In September 194, newspapers reported that ligament damage to his elbow might end his career. Apparently he recovered, although he may not have fought afterwards, even announcing his intent to turn professional in Oct 1906.

			He died following surgery for a stomach ailment.


	[[:File:WWI.jpg\|World War 1 era photo]]		[[:File:WWI.jpg\|World War 1 era photo]]

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	1902 he won the National AAU uncontested.		1902 he won the National AAU uncontested.

	It has been reported that ligament damage may have forced Rodenbach to retire from boxing in September of 1904, ~~ALTHOUGH HE WAS PROPOSED FOR A MATCH WITH JOW tHOMAS IN nOV~~. ~~1906~~		It has been reported that ligament damage may have forced Rodenbach to retire from boxing in September of 1904, although he annonced his intent to turn professional in Oct 1906.

	[[:File:WWI.jpg\|World War 1 era photo]]		[[:File:WWI.jpg\|World War 1 era photo]]

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	1902 he won the National AAU uncontested.		1902 he won the National AAU uncontested.

	It has been reported that ligament damage may have forced Rodenbach to retire from boxing in September of 1904.		It has been reported that ligament damage may have forced Rodenbach to retire from boxing in September of 1904, ALTHOUGH HE WAS PROPOSED FOR A MATCH WITH JOW tHOMAS IN nOV. 1906

	[[:File:WWI.jpg\|World War 1 era photo]]		[[:File:WWI.jpg\|World War 1 era photo]]

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			'''William Rodenbach''' of the [[New York West Side Athletic Club]] won the National AAU at middleweight fives times (1900 to 1904).
			He also won the National AAU at heavyweight twice (1901 & 1904). In 1904 shortly after winning the AAU titles at middleweight and heavyweight (beating two middleweights & two heavyweights in one evening), he had notable victory vs. [[Sam Berger]] who later that year went on to be the first [[Olympics\|Olympic]] heavyweight champion. In top condition Rodenbach weighed 158 pounds, he stood 5'9". In his time Rodenbach was considered the best amateur in the United States and in the world by many.

			1902 he won the National AAU uncontested.

			It has been reported that ligament damage may have forced Rodenbach to retire from boxing in September of 1904.

			[[:File:WWI.jpg\|World War 1 era photo]]


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			[[Category:World War I Veterans]]

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