Harry Greb is regarded as the greatest middleweight fighter of all time and as one of the top prize fighters in boxing history. With a record of 310 victories and only 19 defeats; Harry Greb was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's first sports superstar.
Those in the boxing community know his name and adore Greb the fighter and man outside the ring as well.
There exists no statue, memorial or even plaque in Pittsburgh, Pa. to celebrate Harry Greb's life and awesome achievements.
We are petitioning the city of Pittsburgh to rename The Highland Park Bridge, the Harry Greb Memorial Bridge.
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Reached 500 supporters
July 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
My father told me stories about Harry Greb for years and it breaks my heart that our city still ignores his legacy. We are almost at five hundred names and hitting that goal will prove to the council that the people of Pittsburgh have not forgotten our greatest fighter.
Reached 100 supporters
August 31, 2018
August 28, 2018
My grandfather always told me Pittsburgh legends should be honored in the streets they walked. We are just a few names away from hitting the century mark so please blast this link out to your contacts right now.
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Harry Greb fully deserves this recognition. Not only is he one of boxings legendary fighters but he also inspired other fighters from Pittsburgh like Billy Conn and more. He is still respected and adored by so mamy boxing fans due to his incredible accomplishments and deserves this recognition
In honor of my Grandfather, John R. Napoleon, who was a great boxer in his own right as well as a great fan of Harry Greb. The Highland Park Bridge is right near were my Grandparents lived. And lastly, my Grandfather is buried close to Harry in Calvary Cemetery. He would stop to show us Harry’s grave every time we would be at the Cemetery.
One of the all time great Middleweights and fought his whole carrier blind in one eye....... 'Give him to the Angels' great book and in my collection....
He is the greatest boxer of all time and a charitable man, who also helped to finance the Pittsburgh Pirates in the years after WW1.
Just b/c the sports media ignores pre-WW2 athletes doesn't mean the rest of us should forget them. They deserve to be remembered and have their stories told, and the best among them deserve to be honored less their memories be lost forever.
45 fights in One Calander Year, ending with a 45-0 record says it all!
Perhaps the best fighter ever to put on boxing gloves P4P
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Harry Greb is regarded as the greatest middleweight fighter of all time and as one of the top prize fighters in boxing history. With a record of 310 victories and only 19 defeats; Harry Greb was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's first sports superstar.
Those in the boxing community know his name and adore Greb the fighter and man outside the ring as well.
There exists no statue, memorial or even plaque in Pittsburgh, Pa. to celebrate Harry Greb's life and awesome achievements.
We are petitioning the city of Pittsburgh to rename The Highland Park Bridge, the Harry Greb Memorial Bridge.
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
July 16, 2023
July 14, 2023
My father told me stories about Harry Greb for years and it breaks my heart that our city still ignores his legacy. We are almost at five hundred names and hitting that goal will prove to the council that the people of Pittsburgh have not forgotten our greatest fighter.
Reached 100 supporters
August 31, 2018
August 28, 2018
My grandfather always told me Pittsburgh legends should be honored in the streets they walked. We are just a few names away from hitting the century mark so please blast this link out to your contacts right now.
240 Comments
I love Boxing! I love Pittsburgh! Anyone who knows the story of Greb knows that he is The GOAT. In 1922 he went an amazing 45-0! And that was against the toughest men of his day. He was so good Jack Dempsey was afraid to fight him for the World Title out of fear that Greb would beat him. Come on Pittsburgh, recognize your Home Town Hero!
Harry Greb fully deserves this recognition. Not only is he one of boxings legendary fighters but he also inspired other fighters from Pittsburgh like Billy Conn and more. He is still respected and adored by so mamy boxing fans due to his incredible accomplishments and deserves this recognition
In honor of my Grandfather, John R. Napoleon, who was a great boxer in his own right as well as a great fan of Harry Greb. The Highland Park Bridge is right near were my Grandparents lived. And lastly, my Grandfather is buried close to Harry in Calvary Cemetery. He would stop to show us Harry’s grave every time we would be at the Cemetery.
One of the all time great Middleweights and fought his whole carrier blind in one eye....... 'Give him to the Angels' great book and in my collection....
He is the greatest boxer of all time and a charitable man, who also helped to finance the Pittsburgh Pirates in the years after WW1.
Just b/c the sports media ignores pre-WW2 athletes doesn't mean the rest of us should forget them. They deserve to be remembered and have their stories told, and the best among them deserve to be honored less their memories be lost forever.
45 fights in One Calander Year, ending with a 45-0 record says it all!
Perhaps the best fighter ever to put on boxing gloves P4P
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I love Boxing! I love Pittsburgh! Anyone who knows the story of Greb knows that he is The GOAT. In 1922 he went an amazing 45-0! And that was against the toughest men of his day. He was so good Jack Dempsey was afraid to fight him for the World Title out of fear that Greb would beat him. Come on Pittsburgh, recognize your Home Town Hero!