The reigning boxing champion and primary antagonist in the ring. He harbors resentment toward Toro's publicity and vows to deliver a punishing, sadistic performance against him.
Steve is a sailor and barroom bouncer whose fighting ability leads the Professor to guide him into professional boxing. He falls in love with and marries Belle, rises toward a world heavyweight title bout, but his infidelity ends their marriage. After a poor start against Carnera, he rallies with encouragement from Belle and the Professor, and the fight ends in a draw.
Coxswain G. Berringer is a sailor aboard the Sybil Gray who recognizes Tom Sands and helps turn him into a pariah among the naval crew. He mans an anti-aircraft gun during the German attack and is fatally wounded while Sands is away carrying the injured Myra to safety, causing the crew to suspect Sands of cowardice.
A member of the expedition team traveling to the Congo.
Hippo is a catcher for the Sox and Hazel Jones's husband. He is part of the team whose chances of reaching the World Series matter to the wives, who hope the players will receive bonus money. The plot summary does not describe his individual actions beyond his position and relationship to Hazel.
Gus is a popular townsman who becomes involved in Utah Blaine’s fight against Russ Nevers. He is shot during the escalating violence and later intervenes when the Vigilantes threaten Angie Kinyon for refusing to reveal Blaine’s hiding place. Gus is killed while protecting her, making him one of the conflict’s fatal casualties.
Max Baer has 18 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work is anchored in the Taxi (Streamliners) Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Harder They Fall, The Prizefighter and the Lady, Tender Hearted Tiger: Max Baer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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