It was where he felt most comfortable. People who really knew Benny will be astonished to learn that in his later years he moved from Scotland to Sicily and became an olive farmer as well as running a guest house. ", Salisbury poison suspects 'linked to Czech blast'. cidermaster, Aug 17, 2020 #22. charlietully likes this. Lynch also fought at Anfield in Liverpool, Celtic Park, and the Kelvin Hall. St Mirren Park, more commonly known as Love Street, was a football stadium located on Love Street in Paisley, Scotland.At one time the stadium was capable of accommodating almost 50,000 spectators, however in its final years it had an all-seated capacity of 10,800. On Gorbals Street remains one empty and derelict tenement, and nothing else, except at its southern end a pub which brazenly states its alliegances to Celtic F.C. Page 1 of 138 : Previous : Next : 1 of 138 : Previous : Next : Benny, the definitive biography of Gorbals ring legend Benny Lynch (1982). His career in welfare rights began back in 1983 when he got a job as a WRO in Pollock in Glasgow. Lynch managed 119 fights in his short career. "For Benny, boxing was everything and that was the end," says the documentary producer. "The boxing ring was his home. Lynch established himself as the "undisputed" flyweight champion of the world when he narrowly beat Small Montana in London in 1937. He burned brightly but briefly, however his flame has never gone out. Benny was a popular character in his social work area team and was soon making his mark among his colleagues in welfare rights. I could tell some marvellous stories about my great mate but the libel laws prevent me from doing so. He was a massive Pink Floyd fan and actually went to Prague with his wife to see the Roger Waters “Resist” Tour. "When he came back up to Glasgow, the estimates range from between 20,000 and 100,000 at Central Station. His boxing licence was revoked on medical grounds in 1939 and he slipped into freefall. He showed us that a little guy from Glasgow, a little guy from Scotland, could be champion of the whole wide world.". The group released two albums together, The Rusty Razor (1992) and Out in the Open (1994). A Celtic State of Mind was named as the UK's Best Football Podcast at the prestigious Football Blogging Awards. He worked there under various owners and when the plant closed, I’m sure it wasn’t just his fault, he worked for a while in residential child care with Strathclyde Regional Council. The play based on the Gorbals-born boxer who was Scotland’s first world champion has been received well, and Stephen says there is even talks of another run next year. Before joining Strathclyde’s welfare rights staff, Benny had worked at the car plant in Linwood near Glasgow. Share with: Link: Copy link. "He was the first one to do it. Benny Lynch was Scotland's first boxing world champion by the age of 22 but his career was over when he was 25 and he was dead by 33. Jim Watt, who became lightweight world champion 40 years later in 1979, tells the documentary: "Benny is the most important figure as far as Scottish boxing is concerned. The role will provide some light relief for Stephen who has been touring the country in hard-hitting The Benny Lynch Story. Growing Up. 5th December 1954 – 31st March 2019. King Is King. Benny was always well regarded and his sense of humour, particularly wicked on even the most inappropriate of occasions, natural intelligence and general bonhomie ensured that he always became the centre of attention at any event. The Sons of Anarchy and Peaky Blinders star, who is from Glasgow, is a fan of Lynch and patron of the Remember Benny Lynch Campaign, which aims to get a memorial to the boxer put up in the city. Video, Nasa to fly helicopter on Mars for first time, The students living cheaply in a luxury hotel. We were very close friends for many years and more often than not, you wouldn’t find one without the other. Tracklist. Sport Benny Lynch tartan celebrates Scotland's first world champion boxer Glasgow boxing legend Benny Lynch now has his own tartan '“ with proceeds helping to build a statue in his home city. He won the world flyweight title in 1935 when he beat Jackie Brown in Manchester, reportedly flooring his opponent eight times before the bout was stopped in the second round. He lived in the same street as its fictional 'razor king', Johnnie Stark, and subsequently realised that a lot of the old characters represented in the book were still around as late as the 1960s. John Burrows. He says: "When you see the fantastic archive we have it really gives you sense of how hard he could hit. Benny will best be remembered for his caring nature, devilish sense of humour and an intellect which belied his behaviour at times. Read, too, about doomed pugilist Jackie Peterson, dubbed 'the second Benny Lynch', and about the accidental death in 1931 of Celtic's 'Prince of Goalkeepers', John Thomson, which shocked the city and remains the saddest event in the club's history. Colin MacFarlane was born in the Gorbals in the 1950s, 20 years after the publication of No Mean City, the classic novel about pre-war life in what was once Glasgow's most deprived district. Bill Bryden. NAWRA is a membership organisation for advisers and organisations across the UK. Walker memorial, Western Necropolis . "Once you have the world title you have everything you wanted," he says. "He could punch with both hands and hit as hard with each of them. Benny Lynch was Scotland's first boxing world champion by the age of 22 but his career was over when he was 25 and he was dead by 33. 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The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion. 3434 Items. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. ... How fitting he watched his beloved Celtic play on the day that he passed away and he would have been particularly delighted that they beat my team. UK. Solus M'aigh. He was the archetypal product of 'No Mean City' Glasgow. His last fight was against Aurel Toma in London in October 1938. Its finest moment as a fight venue arrived in 1937 when 38,000 turned up to see world flyweight champion Benny Lynch defeat Liverpool teenager Peter Kane. Boxing Fixtures in the East End Date Venue Name v Name 24/03/1917 Celtic Park Tancy Lee v John Lafferty 24/03/1917 Celtic Park Walter Ross v Joe Henry 21/02/1921 Parkhead School of Physical Culture Hamilton’ Johnny Brown v Young Joe Brooks 04/06/1921 Celtic Park Mike Honeyman v Willie Devanney 04/06/1921 Celtic Park Pat McAllister v Willie […] Join Facebook to connect with Benny Lynch and others you may know. He drew 17 and lost only 14. The little man from the Gorbals was born 100 years ago this month, in April 1913. The film's producer says Lynch was already massively popular in Glasgow before he became world champion. He didn’t let the rift between Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters put him off either and followed both their careers. © 2021 BBC. The latest telling of the story of the diminutive tough guy from Glasgow's Gorbals is a new documentary, Benny, to be screened at the Glasgow Film Festival. His older brother, James, died from a head injury he received when working in Babcock's in Renfrew. Read about our approach to external linking. No wonder the meteoric rise and fall of the boxing legend often referred to as the people's champion still generates interest 70 years after his death. He had a particular interest in training, something which he was remarkably good at, and helped develop Strathclyde’s ‘Training for Trainers’ programme. Mr Mactaggart says Lynch was a "real superstar and a massive celebrity" who had newsreel footage of his bouts and his life shown in US cinemas. He was also an elected member for the Labour Party for a period of time with East Kilbride District Council. “Legend#7-Johnstone” Enjoy wearing your wee piece of Celtic history! Mardi Gras Music. Glasgow’s own Gorbals tough man Benny Lynch sadly lost on points with a crowd of 20,000 looking on at Celtic Park when he came up against Belfast’s Jim Warnock on 2 June 1937. Benny Lynch, scenes from a short life: a play (1975). Gorbals-born Lynch was the ultimate local boy made good. CD. "The feeling was that his hunger went and other distractions came along. Video, The students living cheaply in a luxury hotel, 'Bushfires make you realise climate change is real' Video, 'Bushfires make you realise climate change is real', Stop using Peloton near children - US regulator, William and Harry seen chatting after funeral, Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in Philippines, Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies, FedEx gunman had previous gun confiscated, British choreographer Liam Scarlett dies at 35. "As soon as that success comes there is so much more that comes with that. It was the first time he had ever been knocked out. Peter McInnes. Eugene Henderson, referee. Great Boxer but badly effected by his demons. It is with much personal sadness that I write to inform friends and former colleagues of the passing of my good friend, Benny Lynch. He was a massive Pink Floyd fan and actually went to Prague with his wife to see the Roger Waters “Resist” Tour. Cass. Simon Weir with A Celtic State of Mind – Benny Lynch: Scotland’s first world boxing champion (A Celtic State of Mind) Benny and his family moved to Sicily in March 2011 and integrated well into the local community, forming close friendships and becoming part of the local community, where they were well liked and received. His parents were from Donegal and Benny was their second son. May 18th 1949 Some 15,000 watched a bill which was topped by Billy Thopson of England defending his European and British lightweight titles against Motherwell's Harry Hughes. Michael Prestage and Brian Donald. By the following year, Lynch's drinking lifestyle meant that he could no longer make the weight for the flyweight division. Benny Lynch is on Facebook. Ridge Records RRTMP008. Nasa to fly helicopter on Mars for first time. Benny passed in his new surroundings in Sicily, surrounded by his family. 1990 - UK. Thankfully, at that time, it wasn’t very often! "If he had the right support around him it could have been very different. "I think there are lessons to be learned about how we treat young sports stars," he says. Benny was box office, but outside of the ring he was soon to be hampered in a … That in itself is a great tribute to the Celtic Culture! Printed White & Green on a quality Charcoal T-Shirt with custom tags. Celtic Fists (1997). ... Benny Lynch (1913-1976) was the undefeated flyweight champion of the world and the first Scotsman to win a world boxing title. official merchandise: yes. "There were also people who came along looking for a piece of Benny and it was not good for him. Helen McCrory was 'meteor in our life' says Lewis, Nasa to fly helicopter on Mars for first time. Celtic Jive. Benny Lynch . How fitting he watched his beloved Celtic play on the day that he passed away and he would have been particularly delighted that they beat my team. Macmeanmna ‎SKYE 701. "It was phenomenal the turnout and the regard that people had for Benny.". But Mr Mactaggart says the pinnacle of his career was swiftly followed by a decline. Benny Lynch is a fondly remembered Scottish boxer hailing from the Gorbals in Glasgow. When he was at his prime, no-one could touch him.". He says: "There was a guy called Sammy Wilson who discovered Benny as a young lad and really mentored him. 1991 - UK His adversarial nature made him a terrific advocate at appeal tribunal hearings and his intellect saw him quickly adapt to the legislative intricacies and case law so necessary in that particular period. He was even my lodger at one point, for a short period of time! Join us for some stories from Matt’s daughters, Eleanor and Shonagh and nephew, Alex. He was active in both the Scottish Local Authority Welfare Rights Advisers Group as well as the National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers. Benny Lynch training for a fight, photo possibly taken at Firhill Stadium One campaign that I think has a lot of merit, and already has some momentum behind it, is the push to remember boxer Benny Lynch with a statue. His name was Benny Lynch – and he became Scotland's greatest boxer. There was not someone there to protect him like Sammy Wilson had in the past.". The documentary is narrated by Hollywood actor Tommy Flanagan. We supported different teams, but the rivalry between our clubs never affected our friendship. But his descent was as steep as his rise and just over a decade later he was dead, following a battle with alcoholism. 8 posts Malky MacDonald/Benny Lynch Malky MacDonald/Benny Lynch… Join Facebook to connect with Benny Lynch and others you may know. BENNY LYNCH Shine on you crazy diamond! Benny Lynch was born in the Gorbals, Glasgow on April 2, 1913 in a tenement flat at 17 Florence Street. Seumas Mactaggart, one of the producers of the film, says he wanted to focus on Lynch's achievements as a boxer and not his tragic decline. "He was almost a father figure to him. Benny Lynch is on Facebook. Last summer, Kevin Graham spoke to Simon Weir, where they discussed: * The Benny Lynch … Born in 1913, Lynch rose from being a sickly child in the poverty-stricken tenements to become world flyweight champion. He forfeited his title against American Jackie Jurich because he was overweight. Born Benjamin Lynch on April 2, 1913, he enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame from his humble beginnings in the Gorbals in becoming the very first Scotsman to win a world boxing title. Celtic FC don’t have a shirt dedicated to the ‘wee man’ so we designed and hand screen printed one and it says it all. By Steven BrocklehurstBBC Scotland news website. Benny fought at flyweight and won 88 of his 119 fights with 35 being knockouts. He also taught English to refugees who had found themselves in Italy. Biographies Box On (1959). Celtic Graves Society > General > General Discussion Forum > Malky MacDonald/Benny Lynch. Benjamin Lynch (2 April 1913 – 6 August 1946) was a Scottish professional boxer who … VideoNasa to fly helicopter on Mars for first time, JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful, How cancer put me off joining Amazon union, Hunger hits Brazil's slums amid Covid surge, The students living cheaply in a luxury hotel. British Flyweight Title & NBA World Flyweight Title, King's Hall, Belle Vue, Manchester, UK - 9th September 1935 Ten and Out, the life of Benny Lynch (1961). Athletics took place there prior to 1932, and then greyhound racing and boxing. Benny Lynch Benny Lynch was generally considered one of the finest boxers below lightweight in the pre-Second World War era, and is generally regarded as one … Without that it became much more difficult for him.". He says: "There were 2,000 Scots at the fight in Manchester and the place was pandemonium when he won. He took him all the way through and then unfortunately there was a spilt with Sammy just after he won the world championship. Lynch made attempts to dry out, spending time in a monastery in Ireland, but died from malnutrition-induced respiratory failure in 1946, at the age of 33. After a sabbatical which has lasted from 1995 onwards, a third album Tór was released in 1998 containing material from both Pat Gallagher and Goats Don't Shave. Celtic crosses . We shared a similar, some would say warped, sense of humour, liked pretty much the same types of music and loved the beautiful game – football for the uninitiated! The first bout staged at Celtic Park was in June 2nd 1937 when a crowd of 20,000 saw World flyweight champion Benny Lynch lose on points to Belfast's Jim Warnock in a non-title fight. Before long, he was promoted to the role of welfare rights development officer, where his easy going nature and intellect help recruit a new wave of welfare rights workers who blossomed under his tutelage and support. Mind my Papa talking about Benny Lynch. Macmeanmna SKYECD 02. Benn was aware of the latter big time,hopefully the first. image caption Scottish boxer Benny Lynch is the subject of the film Benny The opening night of the festival will feature the European premiere of John Butler's Irish coming-of … Benny Lynch, the people’s champion! ... By the time we had finished lunch the song “Benny Lynch”, complete with the names of his opponents and fight venues, was fully formed. Blair's Got A Wah-Wah Pedal (And He's Gonna Use It) (instrumental) Ghost Of Glasgow. Glove Game (Benny Lynch) Irish Eyes. 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