Morrissey vs. Poole: Politics, Prizefighting and The Murder of Bill the Butcher - Paperback

by Ken Jr. Zimmerman (Author)

World Prizefighting Champion and Tammany Hall Enforcer

On July 26, 1854, World Prizefighting Champion John Morrissey challenged part-time prize-fighter and New York Whig enforcer William "Bill the Butcher" Poole to a street fight.

The bad blood between Morrissey and Poole culiminated in Stanwix Hall on February 25, 1855.

The outcome led to three trials and a twenty-year campaign to rebuild a reputation.

Author Biography

Ken Zimmerman Jr. is a married father of three, who lives in the St. Louis, MO Metro Area. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Political Science and a Minor in History from Washington University in St. Louis. In addition to these interests and genealogy, he is a Black Belt in Taekwondo and holds rank in several other martial arts.