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The Manassa Mauler
Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.
The Manassa Mauler
Season 2 Episode 203 | 28m 19s | CC
Before he was the World Heavyweight Champion and a cultural icon of the 1920s, William Harrison Dempsey spent his youth as a miner, cowboy, and farmhand in the Rocky Mountain region. Robust and powerful, Dempsey demonstrated a talent for fighting, and embarked on a career as professional boxer “Jack” Dempsey, the Manassa Mauler.
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