Gunboat Smith Death
Gunboat passed away on August 6, 1974 at the age of 87 in Leesburg, Florida. Gunboat's cause of death was cancer.
Gunboat Smith death quick facts:
When did Gunboat Smith die?
August 6, 1974How did Gunboat Smith die? What was the cause of death?
CancerHow old was Gunboat Smith when died?
87Where did Gunboat Smith die? What was the location of death?
Leesburg, Florida
Gunboat Smith Birthday and Date of Death
Gunboat Smith was born on February 17, 1887 and died on August 6, 1974. Gunboat was 87 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 17, 1887
Date of Death: August 6, 1974
Age at Death: 87
Gunboat Smith - Biography
Edward "Gunboat" Smith (February 17, 1887 – August 6, 1974) was an Irish American boxer and later a boxing referee. Smith's career record reads like a veritable Who's Who of the early 20th century boxing scene, facing 12 different Hall of Famers a combined total of 23 times. Among the all-time greats he faced were the legendary Jack Dempsey, Harry Greb, Sam Langford, and Georges Carpentier.
