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The first round grimace by Sammy Patton, left, a 118-pounder from Columbus, Ohio, was just a preface to his whirlwind finish that won a decision over Claude Cole of Chicago at the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in February 1947.
The first round grimace by Sammy Patton, left, a 118-pounder from Columbus, Ohio, was just a preface to his whirlwind finish that won a decision over Claude Cole of Chicago at the Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions in February 1947.
Three rings of action kept the heads of fans moving during the 27th annual Golden Gloves tournament on opening night at the Chicago Stadium on March 1, 1954.
Three rings of action kept the heads of fans moving during the 27th annual Golden Gloves tournament on opening night at the Chicago Stadium on March 1, 1954.
Young fans in front of Chicago Stadium's three rings at a Golden Gloves tournament in February 1940.
Young fans in front of Chicago Stadium’s three rings at a Golden Gloves tournament in February 1940.
The March 25, 1923, Chicago Daily Tribune reported on the first ever amateur boxing tournament held in Chicago that would become known as the Golden Gloves.
The March 25, 1923, Chicago Daily Tribune reported on the first ever amateur boxing tournament held in Chicago that would become known as the Golden Gloves.
Art Burmeister, a 135-pounder, steps on to the scales during the final examinations for the Chicago sectional trials for the Golden Gloves tournament. Edward Blohm, left, registers the boxers while Joe Miller, right, checks their weight on Feb. 3, 1947, at Traftons' gymnasium.
Art Burmeister, a 135-pounder, steps on to the scales during the final examinations for the Chicago sectional trials for the Golden Gloves tournament. Edward Blohm, left, registers the boxers while Joe Miller, right, checks their weight on Feb. 3, 1947, at Traftons’ gymnasium.
Two famous professional fighters officiate while amateurs exchange punches in preliminary bouts at the Golden Gloves in 1931. William Stribling, left, is refereeing a bout between Tony Sutton and Peter Smagatz. A crowd of 40,000, the largest ever to see an amateur ring show, was on hand.
Two famous professional fighters officiate while amateurs exchange punches in preliminary bouts at the Golden Gloves in 1931. William Stribling, left, is refereeing a bout between Tony Sutton and Peter Smagatz. A crowd of 40,000, the largest ever to see an amateur ring show, was on hand.
A group of boxers pause for a photographer at Stillman Gym, at 8th Avenue and 54th Street, where they were training for an inter-city Golden Gloves tournament on May 18, 1938.
A group of boxers pause for a photographer at Stillman Gym, at 8th Avenue and 54th Street, where they were training for an inter-city Golden Gloves tournament on May 18, 1938.
Chicago's Golden Gloves team bade family and friends good-bye as they boarded a train at the La Salle Street station in March 1938 to travel to New York for a tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Chicago’s Golden Gloves team bade family and friends good-bye as they boarded a train at the La Salle Street station in March 1938 to travel to New York for a tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Glen Murphy, 8, of 4305 W. 21st Place, of Epiphany School, takes a lesson from Tommy James, professional welterweight, on how to cut down to size John Sojka, of 4403 South Francisco, of Kelly School, in 1944 for the Golden Gloves.
Glen Murphy, 8, of 4305 W. 21st Place, of Epiphany School, takes a lesson from Tommy James, professional welterweight, on how to cut down to size John Sojka, of 4403 South Francisco, of Kelly School, in 1944 for the Golden Gloves.
The Golden Gloves international bouts in May 1939.
The Golden Gloves international bouts in May 1939.
A boxer in between rounds during the Golden Gloves tournament in 1942.
A boxer in between rounds during the Golden Gloves tournament in 1942.
A candid view shows fans excitedly watching the action in May 1938 during the international bouts for the Golden Gloves. Enthusiasm was high, especially among Chicagoans claiming the same native country as some of the fighters.
A candid view shows fans excitedly watching the action in May 1938 during the international bouts for the Golden Gloves. Enthusiasm was high, especially among Chicagoans claiming the same native country as some of the fighters.
Johnny Bratton was a Golden Gloves favorite around Chicago before turning pro. His career included 60 wins, 34 by knockout, and a world welterweight title in 1951. Here, he dukes it out with a 5-year-old at Sheil House on South Michigan Avenue in 1946.
Johnny Bratton was a Golden Gloves favorite around Chicago before turning pro. His career included 60 wins, 34 by knockout, and a world welterweight title in 1951. Here, he dukes it out with a 5-year-old at Sheil House on South Michigan Avenue in 1946.
Blackhawks hockey players Cully Dahlstrom, left, and Phil Hergesheimer at the Golden Gloves in 1941.
Blackhawks hockey players Cully Dahlstrom, left, and Phil Hergesheimer at the Golden Gloves in 1941.
The New York Golden Gloves team lost little time getting down to work after arriving in Chicago on March 30, 1931, and starting practice that day at Medinah Athletic Club gym before a tournament at Chicago Stadium.
The New York Golden Gloves team lost little time getting down to work after arriving in Chicago on March 30, 1931, and starting practice that day at Medinah Athletic Club gym before a tournament at Chicago Stadium.
Unidentified boxers in a 1936 photo show a new timing device for Golden Gloves bouts.
Unidentified boxers in a 1936 photo show a new timing device for Golden Gloves bouts.
Liberace, left, during an appearance at the Chez Paree nightclub in 1957, receives tickets to Golden Gloves matches from the organization's officials.
Liberace, left, during an appearance at the Chez Paree nightclub in 1957, receives tickets to Golden Gloves matches from the organization’s officials.
WGN-TV operated from the organ loft at the Chicago Stadium during the first scheduled telecast of the Golden Gloves fights on March 5, 1948.
WGN-TV operated from the organ loft at the Chicago Stadium during the first scheduled telecast of the Golden Gloves fights on March 5, 1948.
New York's Golden Gloves winners arrive in Chicago on the 20th Century Limited in March 1930.
New York’s Golden Gloves winners arrive in Chicago on the 20th Century Limited in March 1930.
Chicago's 1951 Golden Gloves team.
Chicago’s 1951 Golden Gloves team.
Al Sanchez, a 112-pound fighter, and his Catholic Youth Organization coach, Dick Fitzpatrick, before the south section Golden Gloves bouts at St. Sabina gymnasium in 1946.
Al Sanchez, a 112-pound fighter, and his Catholic Youth Organization coach, Dick Fitzpatrick, before the south section Golden Gloves bouts at St. Sabina gymnasium in 1946.
Eyes closed, Tony Madigan, left, brings up a left hook that pops back the head of Chicago's Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in the 175-pound inter-city Golden Gloves title bout at the Chicago Stadium on March 25, 1959. Clay, only 17, won an upset decision to puncture the ballyhoo bubble of 29-year old Madigan.
Eyes closed, Tony Madigan, left, brings up a left hook that pops back the head of Chicago’s Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali) in the 175-pound inter-city Golden Gloves title bout at the Chicago Stadium on March 25, 1959. Clay, only 17, won an upset decision to puncture the ballyhoo bubble of 29-year old Madigan.
The cast and crew films at Rainbo Arena in Chicago on Nov. 25, 1949, for “The Golden Gloves Story,” a fictional movie the baiduhai produced about the boxing tournament.
Crews film a the scene for “The Golden Gloves Story” in the middle of Clark Street outside Rainbo Arena in Chicago in 1949.
Diego Carrion, left, hits Mike McCarthy with a left in a heavyweight novice division bout in North Sectional Golden Gloves action in 1974. Carrion scored a victory in the fight at the Northwest Armory.
Diego Carrion, left, hits Mike McCarthy with a left in a heavyweight novice division bout in North Sectional Golden Gloves action in 1974. Carrion scored a victory in the fight at the Northwest Armory.