Marvin Hart 1876 – 1931
Biography
Marvin Hart was an American boxer who lived his entire life in Fern Creek, Kentucky. Born on September 16, 1876, Hart spent his formative years in this small community, where he would eventually pursue a career in the boxing ring. His life was deeply rooted in the place of his birth, and he remained there throughout his years.
Hart’s boxing career represented a significant part of his identity and contribution to the sporting world of his era. As a professional boxer, he participated in a sport that was gaining popularity and recognition across America during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Though details of his specific matches and accomplishments remain limited in available records, his involvement in boxing connected him to a broader athletic movement of his time.
Hart lived a full life, passing away on September 17, 1931, just one day after his fifty-fifth birthday. He was laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky, where his memory has been preserved. His life, though brief by modern standards, reflected the experiences of an American sportsman from a transformative era in the nation’s athletic history.
Cemetery Map
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