Brown, Harry "Kid"

During his career in the 1910s and 1920s, Brown fought some of the top boxers of his day, including Johnny Kilbane, Johnny Dundee, Sammy Mandell, and Jackie Fields.

Birth and Death Dates:
b. 1903 - d. unknown

Career Highlights:
At the beginning of his professional career, Brown was knocked out three times by Harry Wills in 1912 and 1913. In May 1920, Brown fought world featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane in a non-title fight which ended in a six-round no decision. Over the next seven years, Brown continued to fight top competition, but did not receive a title shot. He had bouts against Johnny Dundee (no decision), Sammy Mandell twice (a loss and a no decision), George "K.O." Chaney (Brown won by disqualification), Jackie Fields (a loss by decision), and Sid Terris (loss by decision).

Origin:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Physical description:
116-145 pounds

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