Whether opening saloons, raising cattle, or promoting sporting
events, George Lewis ""Tex"" Rickard (1870-1929) possessed a drive
to be the best. After an early career as a cowboy and Texas
sheriff, Rickard pioneered the largest ranch in South America,
built a series of profitable saloons in the Klondike and Nevada
gold rushes, and turned boxing into a million-dollar sport. As
""the Father of Madison Square Garden,"" he promoted over 200
fights, including some of the most notable of the 20th century: the
""Longest Fight,"" the ""Great White Hope,"" fight, and the famous
""Long Count"" fight. Along the way, he rubbed shoulders with some
of history's most renowned figures, including Teddy Roosevelt,
Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, John Ringling, Jack Dempsey, and Gene
Tunney. This detailed biography chronicles Rickard's colorful life
and his critical role in the evolution of boxing from a minor sport
into a modern spectacle.
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