At Boystown, John was educated by Fr Thomas Dunlea and gained expert tuition in boxing from George Simpson and Arthur Daly, and rugby league football by former Australian test player Paddy Maher.
He also received the Jewish Cross of Honour and the Papal Cross of Honour Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice.
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