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AS THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ROARS TO LIFE, EVERYONE HAS A DREAM, SO EVERYONE HAS A FIGHT
For Mike Gibbons, a penniless, bullied Irish American kid from the hardscrabble streets of Saint Paul, the fight is destiny. Beneath the light of Halley's Comet in 1910, Mike and his younger brother, Tommy, vow to punch their way out of poverty and become champions of the outlawed prize ring.
Guided by a priest, a firefighter, and a beloved sportswriter, and mentored by legendary Black fighters Joe Gans, Jack Johnson, and Sam Langford, Mike develops a dazzling new style of scientific boxing, one that prizes strategy over brute force. It carries him from backroom brawls to Madison Square Garden and into the orbit of Harry Houdini, Tex Rickard, Theodore Roosevelt, Joseph Pulitzer, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. As his legend grows, he earns the name "The St. Paul Phantom."
But Mike's meteoric ascent, shadowed by romance and sacrifice, is fraught with conflict. Torn between his immigrant father's bloody rebel past and his mother's fear for his life, he falls for a fierce-willed suffragist who demands that he abandon the ring forever. His loyalty is tested further when his greatest rival turns out to be his own brother.
Mike and Tommy's daring quest unfolds against race riots, women's rights, the birth of cinema, radio, and jazz, and the rise of organized crime, from famine-weary Ireland to quake-scarred San Francisco and the shores of Havana. Just as their dreams come within reach, World War I and the 1918 influenza pandemic upend the globe, calling them to trade gloves for uniforms and help strengthen America's fighting forces.
In the war's aftermath, an aging Mike returns to the ring for one final shot at the world middleweight championship against a dangerous young fighter he once trained.
The St. Paul Phantom is more than a boxing story. Lavishly illustrated with rare photographs and more than 75 original pen-and-ink illustrations, it is a sweeping historical epic of courage, faith, love, brotherhood, and redemption: a powerful true story that illuminates the American experience and the common ground that binds us together.
Perfect for readers of SEABISCUIT, CINDERELLA MAN, and THE BOYS IN THE BOAT.
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About the Author
Gerard Gibbons is a nonfiction author, historian, and descendant of the legendary Gibbons boxing family. Drawing from a trove of century-old family archives, rare memoir and memorabilia, and more than a decade of research in libraries, galleries, and museums around the world, he uncovers the lost legacy of his great-uncle and grandfather, Mike and Tommy Gibbons. In doing so, he restores a forgotten chapter of American sports and cultural history. Gibbons is a member of the International Boxing Research Organization and his literary works have been awarded Book of the Year by West Coast Boxing Hall of Fame. Before developing the Fight for Glory franchise for page and screen, Dr. Gerard Gibbons, as CEO/founder of Visual Eyes Inc., spent thirty years as an award-winning filmmaker, storyteller, and brand strategist for clients including the U.S. Department of Defense, Special Operations Command, DARPA, Military Health System, NASA, Johnson & Johnson, and Disney Imagineering.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. AS THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ROARS TO LIFE, EVERYONE HAS A DREAM, SO EVERYONE HAS A FIGHTFor Mike Gibbons, a penniless, bullied Irish American kid from the hardscrabble streets of Saint Paul, the fight is destiny. Beneath the light of Halley's Comet in 1910, Mike and his younger brother, Tommy, vow to punch their way out of poverty and become champions of the outlawed prize ring.Guided by a priest, a firefighter, and a beloved sportswriter, and mentored by America's first Black champions (Joe Gans, Jack Johnson, and Sam Langford), Mike pioneers a dazzling new style of scientific boxing, one that prizes strategy over brute force. It carries him from backroom brawls to Madison Square Garden and into the orbit of Harry Houdini, Tex Rickard, Theodore Roosevelt, Joseph Pulitzer, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. As his legend grows, he earns the name "The St. Paul Phantom."But Mike's meteoric ascent, shadowed by romance and sacrifice, is fraught with conflict. Torn between his immigrant father's bloody rebel past and his mother's fear for his life, he falls for a fierce-willed suffragist who demands that he abandon the ring forever. His loyalty is tested further when his greatest rival turns out to be his own brother.Mike and Tommy's daring quest unfolds against race riots, women's rights, the birth of cinema, radio, and jazz, and the rise of organized crime, from famine-weary Ireland to quake-scarred San Francisco and the shores of Havana. Just as their dreams come within reach, World War I and the 1918 influenza pandemic upend the globe, calling them to trade gloves for uniforms and help strengthen America's fighting forces.In the war's aftermath, an aging Mike returns to the ring for one final shot at the world middleweight championship against a dangerous young fighter he once trained.The St. Paul Phantom is more than a boxing story. Lavishly illustrated with rare photographs and more than 75 original pen-and-ink illustrations, it is a sweeping historical epic of courage, faith, love, brotherhood, and redemption: a powerful true story that illuminates the American experience and the common ground that binds us together.Step into the ring and order your copy now. Discover the forgotten saga of Irish-American brothers Mike and Tommy Gibbons as they battle for glory, family, faith, and the American Dream. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798995115014
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. AS THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ROARS TO LIFE, EVERYONE HAS A DREAM, SO EVERYONE HAS A FIGHTFor Mike Gibbons, a penniless, bullied Irish American kid from the hardscrabble streets of Saint Paul, the fight is destiny. Beneath the light of Halley's Comet in 1910, Mike and his younger brother, Tommy, vow to punch their way out of poverty and become champions of the outlawed prize ring.Guided by a priest, a firefighter, and a beloved sportswriter, and mentored by America's first Black champions (Joe Gans, Jack Johnson, and Sam Langford), Mike pioneers a dazzling new style of scientific boxing, one that prizes strategy over brute force. It carries him from backroom brawls to Madison Square Garden and into the orbit of Harry Houdini, Tex Rickard, Theodore Roosevelt, Joseph Pulitzer, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. As his legend grows, he earns the name "The St. Paul Phantom."But Mike's meteoric ascent, shadowed by romance and sacrifice, is fraught with conflict. Torn between his immigrant father's bloody rebel past and his mother's fear for his life, he falls for a fierce-willed suffragist who demands that he abandon the ring forever. His loyalty is tested further when his greatest rival turns out to be his own brother.Mike and Tommy's daring quest unfolds against race riots, women's rights, the birth of cinema, radio, and jazz, and the rise of organized crime, from famine-weary Ireland to quake-scarred San Francisco and the shores of Havana. Just as their dreams come within reach, World War I and the 1918 influenza pandemic upend the globe, calling them to trade gloves for uniforms and help strengthen America's fighting forces.In the war's aftermath, an aging Mike returns to the ring for one final shot at the world middleweight championship against a dangerous young fighter he once trained.The St. Paul Phantom is more than a boxing story. Lavishly illustrated with rare photographs and more than 75 original pen-and-ink illustrations, it is a sweeping historical epic of courage, faith, love, brotherhood, and redemption: a powerful true story that illuminates the American experience and the common ground that binds us together.Step into the ring and order your copy now. Discover the forgotten saga of Irish-American brothers Mike and Tommy Gibbons as they battle for glory, family, faith, and the American Dream. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798995115014
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Perfect for readers of Seabiscuit, The Boys in the Boat, and Unbroken"Electrifying and elegant. told with journalistic precision and pulse-quickening action." - Men's Health"A high-velocity work of narrative history, full of heart, soul, and fury."- Steve Hockensmith, bestselling author of Holmes on the Range"The kind of true story Hollywood spends years looking for."- Paul Tamasy, Oscar-nominated writer/producer, The FighterAS THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ROARS TO LIFE, EVERYONE HAS A DREAM, SO EVERYONE HAS A FIGHTFor Mike Gibbons, a penniless, bullied Irish American kid from the hardscrabble streets of St. Paul, the fight is destiny. Beneath the light of Halley's Comet in 1910, Mike and his younger brother, Tommy, vow to punch their way out of poverty and become champions of the outlawed prize ring.Guided by a priest, a firefighter, and a beloved sportswriter-and mentored by America's first Black champions, Joe Gans, Jack Johnson, and Sam Langford-Mike pioneers a dazzling new style of scientific boxing, one that prizes strategy over brute force. It carries him from backroom brawls to the roar of Madison Square Garden and into the orbit of titans such as Harry Houdini, Tex Rickard, President Theodore Roosevelt, General John J. Pershing, Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. As his legend grows, he earns the name "The St. Paul Phantom."But Mike's meteoric ascent, shadowed by romance and sacrifice, is fraught with conflict. Torn between his immigrant father's bloody rebel past and his mother's fear for his life, he falls for a fierce-willed suffragist who demands that he abandon the ring forever. His loyalty is tested further when his greatest rival turns out to be his own brother.Mike and Tommy's daring quest spans rails and oceans-to the nation's grand arenas, to the birth of jazz and cinema, to the eruption of race riots and the rise of organized crime; from famine- weary Ireland to Gotham's bedlam, quake-scarred San Francisco, and the immaculate shores of Havana. Just as their dreams come within reach, World War I and the devastating influenza pandemic upend the globe, calling them to trade gloves for uniforms and help strengthen America's fighting forces.In the war's aftermath, an aging Mike returns to the ring for one final shot at the world middleweight championship against a dangerous young fighter he once trained.THE ST. PAUL PHANTOM is more than a boxing story. It is a sweeping historical epic that illuminates the American experience and the common ground that binds us together. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of rare, never-before-seen photographs and more than 75 original pen-and-ink illustrations, it is an inspiring, panoramic true story of courage, faith, love, brotherhood, and redemption-and a powerful reflection of the hope, promise, and opportunity of the American Dream.As the nation celebrates America250, step into the ring and follow the extraordinary journey of the Gibbons brothers-an unforgettable saga of courage, ambition, and glory forged in the dawn of modern America. Order your copy today! The epic true story of Mike and Tommy Gibbons-Irish-American sons from St. Paul, who rose from poverty to fame to become the greatest boxing brothers of the twentieth century. They became known as "the Shining Knights of the Ring." This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798995115014
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