Jackie Fields 1908 – 1987

Biography

Jackie Fields was born on February 9, 1908, in Chicago, Illinois, during an era when boxing was rapidly becoming America’s most popular sport. He would go on to make his mark in the ring as a skilled and determined boxer, earning recognition during a golden age of professional boxing when fighters captured the public imagination with their courage and athleticism.

Throughout his career, Fields demonstrated the discipline and dedication required to succeed in the demanding sport of boxing. His journey from Chicago’s neighborhoods to becoming a notable boxer reflected both personal determination and the opportunities available to athletes of his generation who pursued the sport professionally.

Fields lived through much of the twentieth century, witnessing tremendous changes in American life and culture. He eventually settled in Los Angeles, where he spent his later years. On June 3, 1987, at the age of 79, he passed away in Los Angeles.

Jackie Fields was laid to rest at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, leaving behind a legacy as a boxer from boxing’s classic era. His life spanned nearly the entire twentieth century, a testament to an era of boxing history that continues to fascinate sports enthusiasts and historians alike.