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BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Sam longford was born on march 4, 1886 in Weymouth Falls Nova scotia. There is not much known about his family or his family life, the only person who is known to be related to him is his grandfather named William

Early life

(village of weymoth in the 1900s)

what awards did he win?

Sam longford was one of the only people to win the world heavy weight colored championships FIVE TIMES. Remeber, this was back when people thought only really talented peoples of color could participate in even the most amatuer leagues.

( world colored championship match in the 1900s. )

World War II, also known as the Second World War, was a global war that lasted

late life

Sam longford started to lose his vision during his late 40's which required him to retire from the boxing buissness, Afetr that, he retired and lived peacefully until his death in january 12, 1956 in cambridge, masuchetts, the cause is still unknown.

( Samlongford at age 72 )

Fun facts

1) He used to walk barefoot to school

2) The only boxer that jack johnson avoided was sam longford

3) His nick name was " Boston Tar-baby".

4) i famous quote he once said was " you'll pardon me gentleman, if i make the fight short, i have a train to catch."

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what is in the Prezi?

1) Ealry life

2) Awards and recongition

3) Late life

4) Fun facts

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