Sam Langford date of birth:
March 4, 1883
How old was Sam Langford when died?
72
Where was Sam Langford born?
Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia
When did Sam Langford die?
January 12, 1956
Where did Sam Langford die?
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
How tall is Sam Langford?
5' 6½" (169 cm)
Sam Langford body shape:
Average
What color are Sam Langford's eyes?
Black
What color is Sam Langford's hair?
Black
Is Sam Langford gay or straight?
Straight
What is Sam Langford's ethnicity?
Black
What is Sam Langford nationality?
Canadian
What is Sam Langford's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Samuel "Sam" E. Langford (March 4, 1883 – January 12, 1956) was a Black Canadian boxing standout of the early part of the 20th century. Called the "Greatest Fighter Nobody Knows, " by ESPN, many boxing historians consider Langford to be one of, if not the greatest fighter of all time. Originally from Weymouth Falls, a small community in Nova Scotia, Canada. He was known as "The Boston Bonecrusher, " "The Boston Terror, " and his most infamous nickname, "The Boston Tar Baby." Langford stood 5 ft 7 1⁄2 in (1.71 m) and weighed 185 lb (84 kg) in his prime. He fought from lightweight to heavyweight and defeated many world champions and legends of the time in each weight class. Considered a devastating puncher even at heavyweight, Langford was rated #2 by The Ring on their list of "100 greatest punchers of all time." One boxing historian described Langford as "...experienced as a heavyweight James Toney with the punching power of Mike Tyson."