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Jeff1787 · 03-10-2009, 08:16 AM

Bantamweight Ike Weir retires...

"Ike" Weir
(Isaac O'Neil Weir)
(the "Belfast Spider")
BORN: February 5 1867; Lurgan, Northern Ireland

Weir was an exceptional boxer who was lightning quick and possessed an excellent sharp-shooter left hand; He often clowned as he boxed but despite his antics, Ike was a terrific talent; During his career, he fought some men who were 30-40 pounds heavier and won.

In addition to his boxing career, Ike was famous for being a champion jockey, trick shooter, acrobat, traditional Irish dancer and for turning somersaults as he entered the ring and in the ring itself.

During his career, Weir defeated such men as William Snee, Willie Clark, George Siddons, Tommy Danforth, Tommy Barnes, Kentucky Rosebud, Frank Steele, Joe Flaherty, Joe Hopkins, Tommy McManus, "Torpedo" Billy Murphy and Eddie Loeber.

03-10-2009, 08:16 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jeff1787 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Doghouse Posts: 1,676 Thanks: 24 Thanked 27x in 27 posts	Monday, April 30, 1900 Bantamweight Ike Weir retires... "Ike" Weir (Isaac O'Neil Weir) (the "Belfast Spider") BORN: February 5 1867; Lurgan, Northern Ireland Weir was an exceptional boxer who was lightning quick and possessed an excellent sharp-shooter left hand; He often clowned as he boxed but despite his antics, Ike was a terrific talent; During his career, he fought some men who were 30-40 pounds heavier and won. In addition to his boxing career, Ike was famous for being a champion jockey, trick shooter, acrobat, traditional Irish dancer and for turning somersaults as he entered the ring and in the ring itself. During his career, Weir defeated such men as William Snee, Willie Clark, George Siddons, Tommy Danforth, Tommy Barnes, Kentucky Rosebud, Frank Steele, Joe Flaherty, Joe Hopkins, Tommy McManus, "Torpedo" Billy Murphy and Eddie Loeber. __________________ Eddie Collins was one of the most accomplished all-around ballplayers ever to play the game. They called Collins "Cocky," not because he was arrogant, but because he was filled with confidence based on sheer ability ~ Author Jack Kavanaugh MLB Modified