Delmar Loop in University City in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Henry Armstrong
Born December 12, 1912
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 7, 2018
1. Henry Armstrong Marker
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Henry Armstrong. Born December 12, 1912. The only boxer to hold world titles in three weight classes simultaneously, Henry Armstrong moved to St. Louis as a young boy and he was an honor student at Vashon High School. Known as "Perpetual Motion," he dominated feather, welter and lightweight opponents with his "blackout" punch, relentless attack and incredible stamina. After 152 victories in 4 year, Armstrong retired in 1945. Returning to St. Louis, he became a minister, helped run the Herbert Hoover Boys' Club and trained young boxers. One of the first inductees when the Boxing Hall of Fame opened in 1954, Henry Armstrong is considered one of the top three boxers of all time.
The only boxer to hold world titles in three weight classes simultaneously, Henry Armstrong moved to St. Louis as a young boy and he was an honor student at Vashon High School. Known as "Perpetual Motion," he dominated feather, welter and lightweight opponents with his "blackout" punch, relentless attack and incredible stamina. After 152 victories in 4 year, Armstrong retired in 1945. Returning to St. Louis, he became a minister, helped run the Herbert Hoover Boys' Club and trained young boxers. One of the first inductees when the Boxing Hall of Fame opened in 1954, Henry Armstrong is considered one of the top three boxers of all time.
Location. 38° 39.359′ N, 90° 18.375′ W. Marker is in University City, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is in Delmar Loop. Marker is on Delmar Boulevard west of Leland Avenue, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6622 Delmar Boulevard, Saint Louis MO 63130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo1. submitted on October 11, 2018, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
