The Whitechapel Whirlwind: The Jack Kid Berg Story (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781785314438)

Vendor: John Harding
Product type: Books
Format: Paperback
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The Whitechapel Whirlwind: The Jack Kid Berg Story

$21.95

The Whitechapel Whirlwind: The Jack Kid Berg Story

$21.95
Format: Paperback
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A whirlwind tale of boxing, immigration, and East End grit.

Dive into the life of Jack "Kid" Berg, the Londoner who dominated boxing in the 1930s. Born to Russian-Jewish immigrants, Berg rose from Whitechapel's streets to become a world junior welterweight champion. This biography captures his American battles, British triumphs, and the raw energy that made him a legend.

Featuring exclusive interviews and rare photos, The Whitechapel Whirlwind reveals Berg's brutal honesty about wins, losses, and love. Discover the story of a true fighter, shaped by immigrant roots and the unforgiving world of boxing. Perfect for fans of sports history and inspiring biographies.



Author: John Harding
ISBN-10: 1785314432
ISBN-13: 9781785314438
Publisher: Pitch Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2019
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
By John Harding
By John Harding
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John Harding has chronicled the lives of footballers Billy Meredith and Alex James, poet Ralph Hodgson and playwright Shelagh Delaney. He is the author of Lonsdale's Belt: Boxing's Most Coveted Prize; Behind the Glory, the official history of the Professional Footballers' Association; and Living To Play, a study of the off-field lives of professional soccer stars since the 1880s. John has contributed to Boxing News, Blizzard, and Time Out.

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