Sam McVey date of birth:
May 17, 1884
How old was Sam McVey when died?
37
Where was Sam McVey born?
Waelder, Texas
When did Sam McVey die?
December 23, 1921
Where did Sam McVey die?
New York City, New York, United States
How tall is Sam McVey?
5' 10½" (179 cm)
Sam McVey body shape:
Athletic
What color are Sam McVey's eyes?
Black
What color is Sam McVey's hair?
Black
Is Sam McVey gay or straight?
Straight
What is Sam McVey's ethnicity?
Black
What is Sam McVey nationality?
American
What is Sam McVey's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
Sam McVey or Sam McVea (May 17, 1884 – December 23, 1921) was a Hall of Fame heavyweight boxer who fought during the early 20th century. McVey ranked alongside Jack Johnson, Joe Jeanette, Sam Langford, and Harry Wills as the top black heavyweights of their generation. All of them, with the exception of Johnson, were denied at shot at the world heavyweight championship due to the color bar, which ironically was maintained by Johnson when he became the first black fighter to win the world heavyweight title. Despite being denied a title shot, McVea enjoyed a famed career that took him across the globe.