Jack Johnson (boxer)

John Arthur Johnson (March 31, 1878 - June 10, 1946), better known as Jack Johnson and nicknamed the "Galveston Giant", was an American boxer and arguably the best heavyweight of his generation. He was the first black Heavyweight Champion of the World, 1908-1915.

Other interests

Johnson was also interested in opera (his favorite being Il Trovatore), history, and automobile racing. He was also an inventor, holding at least three patents; two were associated with automobiles (presumably the result of his interest in them), an improved adjustable wrench and an anti-theft device. The third was a steam-powered heavy winch.

Related Topics:
Opera - Il Trovatore - History - Automobile racing - Inventor - Patent - Automobile - Adjustable wrench - Anti-theft device - Steam-power - Winch

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