Name/Title
Print, PhotographicEntry/Object ID
2007.24.138Description
In August 1956, Pat McMurtry's fight against Willie Pastrano drew 11,095 fans to their night fight in Lincoln Bowl. That summer McMurtry, the Northwest's most popular sports figure of the time, fought twice in Lincoln Bowl, drawing a combined 21,824 fans. In July that summer, McMurtry, a graduate from Lincoln High School, defeated former heavyweight champ Ezzard Charles in Lincoln Bowl. Pastrano, who was managed by the legendary Angelo Dundee, was a tough challenge and beat McMurtry and went on to be the world light heavyweight champ from 1963 to 1965.Made/Created
Date made
1956 - 1957Place
Location
Lincoln Bowl, Tacoma, WALexicon
Search Terms
Boxing, Professional/Semi-ProRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
McMurtry, PatPerson or Organization
Pastrano, WilliePerson or Organization
Lincoln Bowl