The Tragedy of Randolph Turpin

Stock Code:
BAC7690
Price:
$12.50

Description

The Tragedy of Randolph Turpin by Jack Birtley. On 10 July 1951, Randolph Turpin amazed the world of boxing by beating the legendary Sugar Ray Robinson and so bringing Britain her first wold middleweight championship in the twentieth century. He was a hero. On 17 May 1966, Turpin, hounded by bankruptcy and the taxman, shot himself. Now he was a failure. Jack Birtley, journalist and a family friend of the Turpins, vividly relates the triumphs and the tragedies of Turpin's career; from the awesome brilliance of his fight victories to the traumas of divorce, a rape charge and the most deadly assault of all - his money. Pound-for-pound Randolph Turpin was probably the best fighter Britain has ever produced. He does not deserve to be forgotten and Jack Birtley has done a sterling service to his memory. Light to medium wear around the edges but the book remains tight and bright. Previous owners name or inscription on inside front page.

Details

  • Author:
    Birtley, Jack
  • Book Condition:
    Good
  • Publisher:
    New English Library
  • Edition:
    First Thus
  • Binding:
    Soft Cover
  • Location:
    U4
  • ISBN:
    450028674
  • Size:
    12mo
  • Pages:
    160
  • Publish Date:
    1976
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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