Sammy Mandell

Class of 2005
Old Timer Category
Hall of Fame bio:click

World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee

Name: Sammy Mandell
Alias: Rockford Sheik
Birth Name: Saverio Mandala
Hometown: Rockford, Illinois, USA
Birthplace: Piana dei Greci, Sicilia, Italy
Died: 1967-11-07 (Age:63)
Height: 170cm
Reach: 170cm
Pro Boxer: Record

Managers: Eddie Long, Eddie Kane
Trainer: Barney Fury

Sammy Mandell married his hometown sweetheart Elizabeth Hemmino July 1926, days after winning the World Title. He got so giddy over both his new crown and forthcoming marriage that he forgot the wedding ring, at first, but found it in time for the ceremony.

Mandell died in Oak Park, Illinois, USA.

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