Jackie Fields

Jackie Fields (Jacob Finkelstein, February 9, 1908 – June 3, 1987) was an American professional boxer who won the World Welterweight Championship twice. Statistical boxing website BoxRec lists Fields as the #19 ranked welterweight of all-time. Fields was elected to the United Savings-Helms Hall of Boxing Fame in 1972, the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame in 1979, the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1987, and the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2004.

Jackie Fields
Born
Jacob Finkelstein

(1908-02-09)February 9, 1908
DiedJune 3, 1987(1987-06-03) (aged 79)
NationalityAmerican
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 7+12 in (171 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights84
Wins72
Wins by KO31
Losses9
Draws2
No contests1
Medal record
Men's boxing
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1924 Paris Featherweight
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