Bert Schneider 1897 – 1986
Biography
Bert Schneider was born on July 1, 1897, in Cleveland, Ohio, during an era when boxing was becoming one of America’s most popular sports. He came of age in a city with a rich boxing tradition, and he pursued a career in the ring as a professional boxer. Throughout his athletic years, Schneider contributed to the sport during a formative period in boxing history.
Schneider’s life spanned nearly nine decades, taking him from the industrial heartland of Ohio to Montreal, Canada, where he spent his later years. He witnessed tremendous changes throughout the twentieth century, from the early days of professional boxing through its evolution into a major spectator sport. His career placed him among the athletes who shaped the sport during the early twentieth century.
Bert Schneider passed away on February 20, 1986, in Montreal at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy as a professional boxer. Though detailed records of his specific matches and achievements have not been preserved in readily available sources, his life represents an important chapter in boxing’s history and the athletic culture of his time.