Boxing
Jackie Sheppard
Jack Sheppard
A lightweight from Philadelphia, Sheppard fought professionally in the 1930s and 1940s.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Born in South Philadelphia, Sheppard began boxing as an amatuer at the age of 15 and turned pro at 18. Beginning in the mid-1930s, Sheppard fought quite often, although he never received a title shot. He fought in both the Philadelphia and New York areas and among the boxers he faced were Al Nettlow, Bob Montgomery, and Norment Quarles.
Origin:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Physical description:
130-135 pounds
A lightweight from Philadelphia, Sheppard fought professionally in the 1930s and 1940s.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Career Highlights:
Born in South Philadelphia, Sheppard began boxing as an amatuer at the age of 15 and turned pro at 18. Beginning in the mid-1930s, Sheppard fought quite often, although he never received a title shot. He fought in both the Philadelphia and New York areas and among the boxers he faced were Al Nettlow, Bob Montgomery, and Norment Quarles.
Origin:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Physical description:
130-135 pounds