Jerry Quarry date of birth:
May 14, 1945
How old was Jerry Quarry when died?
53
Where was Jerry Quarry born?
Bakersfield, California
When did Jerry Quarry die?
January 3, 1999
Where did Jerry Quarry die?
Templeton, California, United States
How tall is Jerry Quarry?
6' (183 cm)
Jerry Quarry body shape:
Athletic
What color are Jerry Quarry's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Jerry Quarry's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Jerry Quarry gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Jerry Quarry?
Christian
What is Jerry Quarry's ethnicity?
White
What is Jerry Quarry nationality?
American
What is Jerry Quarry's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Jerry Quarry (May 15, 1945 – January 3, 1999), nicknamed "Irish" or "The Bellflower Bomber", was an American heavyweight boxer. Quarry was rated by Ring Magazine as the most popular fighter in the sport, from 1968 to 1971, during the peak of his career. His most famous bouts were against world champions Floyd Patterson, Jimmy Ellis, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton. His professional career record of 53 wins-9 losses-4 draws included wins over some of the best heavyweights of his era, 1965–75. Quarry also had a remarkably successful amateur boxing career. Also briefly a Hollywood actor, Quarry appeared in a number of television roles, and also played a recurring character on the show Adam-12. His younger brother, Mike Quarry, was also a high-ranked contender in the light heavyweight division.