Gelber, Sammy "Melo" : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Gelber, Sammy "Melo"

Birth and Death Dates:
b. April 1, 1910

Career Highlights:
A flyweight in the late 1920s, Gelber fought exclusively on the East Coast in New York and Connecticut. In 1928, Sammy fought contender Kid Francis but lost the six-round decision (Francis would fight for the bantamweight title in 1932). Gelber won 11 of his 16 recorded fights.

Origin:
New York City

Physical description:
Professional record: (incomplete)
Wins: 11
Losses: 3
Draws: 2


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References:
encyclopedia of JEWS in sports, by Bernard Postal, Jesse Silver, and Roy Silver (New York: Bloch Publishing Co, 1965)