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3 unusual facts about Jess McMahon


Jack Delaney

Delaney was rewarded with a title shot against light heavyweight champion Berlanbach, in a 15-round fight, co-promoted by Roderick James "Jess" McMahon and Tex Rickard.

Jess McMahon

They expanded their affairs in 1911, founding the New York Lincoln Giants, a black baseball team, which played at Olympic Field in Harlem.

His great-grandson Shane McMahon also worked for the company before ending his 20 year stint in 2010.



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