Name/Title
1955 - Guardsman Fank Bolla (1932-2017) - CGG Golden Gloves Boxing WinnerDescription
Guardsman Frank Bolla was a former Canadian Grenadier Guard Golden Gloves winner in 1955, who represented CGG in the boxing ring during his early years between 1948/49 thru to early 1950’s before becoming a Pro Boxer.
He was known to many as the pioneer of touch football in Canada, having started the first organized league in Montreal in 1961. Moving to the Hamilton area, he was well know for his sports participation and he was inducted into the GHTFA Hall of Fame. He lived to 85 years of age and passed in 2017.
Along with Gdsm Bolla, were several other well known CGG pro boxers, Ekhart Korzer (who fought at The Montreal Forum representing Canada against Ireland in 1956), Gdsm Englebert (Bert) Kornek, Gdsm George Bergin, Gdsm Maurice Thibault, Gdsm Gerald Samuels, Gdsm Arthur Fraser, Gdsm Bobby Malouf., Gdsm Roger Sauriol.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
January 2, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
January 2, 2022
