Tom Sharkey

American boxer (1873–1953)
Person human Q2658055
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Tom Sharkey

Summary

Tom Sharkey is a human[1]. Born in Dundalk[2], he… he was born on November 26, 1873[3]. He died in San Bruno[4]. He died on April 17, 1953[5]. He worked as a boxer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (560 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dundalk[2], Tom Sharkey…
  • Tom Sharkey passed away in San Bruno[4].
  • Tom Sharkey was born on November 26, 1873[3].
  • Tom Sharkey died on April 17, 1953[5].
  • Burial took place at Golden Gate National Cemetery[8].
  • Tom Sharkey held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Tom Sharkey's professions included boxer[6].
  • Tom Sharkey received the International Boxing Hall of Fame[10].
  • Tom Sharkey is recorded as male[11].
  • Tom Sharkey's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Tom Sharkey's Commons category is recorded as Tom Sharkey[13].
  • Tom Sharkey's sport is recorded as boxing[14].
  • Tom Sharkey's family name is recorded as Sharkey[15].
  • Tom Sharkey's given name is recorded as Tom[16].
  • Tom Sharkey's number of matches played/races/starts is recorded as {'amount': '+54'}[17].
  • Tom Sharkey's number of wins is recorded as {'amount': '+40'}[18].
  • Tom Sharkey's number of losses is recorded as {'amount': '+6'}[19].
  • Tom Sharkey's number of draws/ties is recorded as {'amount': '+5'}[20].
  • Tom Sharkey's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Sailor Tom'}[21].
  • Tom Sharkey's country for sport is recorded as United States[22].
  • Tom Sharkey's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174728', 'amount': '+173'}[23].
  • Tom Sharkey's sports discipline competed in is recorded as boxing[24].
  • Tom Sharkey's sports discipline competed in is recorded as heavyweight[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Tom Sharkey was born in Dundalk[2]. He was born on November 26, 1873[3].

Career and Affiliations

Tom Sharkey worked as a boxer[6].

Recognition

Tom Sharkey received the International Boxing Hall of Fame[10].

Death and Burial

Tom Sharkey died on April 17, 1953[5]. He passed away in San Bruno[4]. He is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Tom Sharkey ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (560 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Tom Sharkey born?

Born in Dundalk[2], Tom Sharkey…

Where did Tom Sharkey die?

Tom Sharkey died in San Bruno[4].

What did Tom Sharkey do for work?

Tom Sharkey worked as boxer[6].

What awards did Tom Sharkey receive?

Honors received include International Boxing Hall of Fame[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . BoxRec. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Dundalk
    Family name → Sharkey
    Number of wins → {'amount': '+40'}
    Number of draws/ties → {'amount': '+5'}
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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