What is Gunboat Smith's full name?
Edward I. Smith
Gunboat Smith date of birth:
February 17, 1887
How old was Gunboat Smith when died?
87
Where was Gunboat Smith born?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When did Gunboat Smith die?
August 6, 1974
Where did Gunboat Smith die?
Leesburg, Florida
Why did Gunboat Smith die?
cancer
How tall is Gunboat Smith?
6' 2" (188 cm)
Gunboat Smith body shape:
Athletic
What is Gunboat Smith's ethnicity?
White
What is Gunboat Smith nationality?
American
What is Gunboat Smith's occupation?
boxer, actor, referee
Gunboat Smith claim to fame:
We're All Gamblers
Short Biography
Edward "Gunboat" Smith (February 17, 1887 – August 6, 1974) was an Irish American boxer and later a boxing referee. Smith's career record reads like a veritable Who's Who of the early 20th century boxing scene, facing 12 different Hall of Famers a combined total of 23 times. Among the all-time greats he faced were the legendary Jack Dempsey, Harry Greb, Sam Langford, and Georges Carpentier.