A dimwitted boxer who dates Rusty and is later manipulated by Helen Lawrence to date Barbara as part of a retaliatory and extortion scheme. He remains largely unaware of the deadly manipulations surrounding him.
A boxer who fights George Davis after George picks a fight with him. George is badly beaten but manages to stick a fork in Butch's eye, ending Butch's fighting career. The incident leads to George's conviction and imprisonment, setting up his later return to Lulu.
A member of Gorman's gang, also known as Missouri Ganz, who provokes Rusty into a gunfight. Blackie draws first, but Rusty kills Emmett; the gang then uses the incident to accuse Rusty of starting the fight. Emmett's death sets up Blackie's effort to have Rusty arrested.
The central figure, a boxer who chooses fighting over baseball and earns the name “the Boston Strong Boy” after defeating John Flood. He becomes heavyweight champion, marries Anne Livingston, and struggles with ego, excessive drinking, and debt. After losing his crown and saloon, he vows to change and speaks for temperance unions.
Greg McClure has 14 screen credits in a career dating back to 1945. Their work is anchored in the Joe Palooka series universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Great John L., The Dalton Gang, Thunder in the Pines. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
