Gene Tunney

Summary

Gene Tunney is a human^[1]. Born in New York City^[2], he… he was born on May 25, 1897^[3]. He passed away in Greenwich^[4]. He died on November 7, 1978^[5]. He worked as a boxer^[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7]

Key Facts

• Gene Tunney's place of birth was New York City^[2].
• Gene Tunney died in Greenwich^[4].
• Gene Tunney was born on May 25, 1897^[3].
• Gene Tunney died on November 7, 1978^[5].
• Burial took place at Long Ridge Union Cemetery^[8].
• Gene Tunney was married to Polly Lauder Tunney^[9].
• A child of Gene Tunney was John V. Tunney^[10].
• Gene Tunney held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Gene Tunney's professions included boxer^[6].
• Gene Tunney received the International Boxing Hall of Fame^[12].
• Gene Tunney received the WBA World Heavyweight Champion^[13].
• Gene Tunney received the The Ring World Heavyweight Champion^[14].
• Gene Tunney received the Barney Nagler Award^[15].
• Gene Tunney received the The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year^[16].
• Gene Tunney is recorded as male^[17].
• Gene Tunney's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Gene Tunney's military branch is recorded as United States Marine Corps^[19].
• Gene Tunney's Commons category is recorded as Gene Tunney^[20].
• Gene Tunney's archives at is recorded as Hesburgh Libraries Rare Books & Special Collections^[21].
• Gene Tunney's sport is recorded as boxing^[22].
• Gene Tunney's family name is recorded as Tunney^[23].
• Gene Tunney's given name is recorded as James^[24].
• Gene Tunney's given name is recorded as Joseph^[25].
• Gene Tunney's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Gene Tunney^[26].
• Gene Tunney's Commons gallery is recorded as Gene Tunney^[27].

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Origins and Family

Gene Tunney was born in New York City^[2]. He was born on May 25, 1897^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Gene Tunney worked as a boxer^[6].

Recognition

Awards received include International Boxing Hall of Fame^[12], a sports hall of fame^[28], in United States^[29], founded in 1990^[30]; WBA World Heavyweight Champion^[13]; The Ring World Heavyweight Champion^[14]; Barney Nagler Award^[15], an award^[31], in United States^[32], founded in 1940^[33]; and The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year^[16], an award^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1928^[36].

Personal Life

Among Gene Tunney's spouses was Polly Lauder Tunney^[9]. A child of him was John V. Tunney^[10].

Death and Burial

Gene Tunney died on November 7, 1978^[5]. He passed away in Greenwich^[4]. Burial took place at Long Ridge Union Cemetery^[8].

Why It Matters

Gene Tunney has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[7] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[37]

FAQs

Where was Gene Tunney born?

Gene Tunney was born in New York City^[2].

Where did Gene Tunney die?

Gene Tunney died in Greenwich^[4].

Who was Gene Tunney married to?

Gene Tunney's spouses include Polly Lauder Tunney^[9].

What did Gene Tunney do for work?

Gene Tunney worked as boxer^[6].

What awards did Gene Tunney receive?

Honors received include International Boxing Hall of Fame^[12], WBA World Heavyweight Champion^[13], The Ring World Heavyweight Champion^[14], and Barney Nagler Award^[15].