Harry Wills date of birth:
May 15, 1889
How old was Harry Wills when died?
69
Where was Harry Wills born?
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
When did Harry Wills die?
December 21, 1958
Where did Harry Wills die?
New York City, New York, United States
How tall is Harry Wills?
6' 2" (188 cm)
Harry Wills body shape:
Athletic
What color are Harry Wills's eyes?
Black
What color is Harry Wills's hair?
Black
Is Harry Wills gay or straight?
Straight
What is Harry Wills's ethnicity?
Black
What is Harry Wills nationality?
American
What is Harry Wills's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Harry "The Black Panther" Wills (May 15, 1889 – December 21, 1958) was a heavyweight boxer who three times held the World Colored Heavyweight Championship. Many boxing historians consider Wills the most egregious victim of the "color line" drawn by white heavyweight champions. Wills fought for over twenty years (1911–1932), was ranked as the number one challenger for the throne, but was denied the opportunity to fight for the title. Of all the black contenders between the reigns of Jack Johnson and Joe Louis as world heavyweight champions, Wills came closest to securing a title shot.