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1989 Hall of Fame Inductee
Lou Handler
Born 1910. Campus heavyweight boxing champion at Michigan State University. Following shoulder injury become a referee of national reputation. Refereed fights with Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Tony Janero, Kid Gavalian, Rocky Graziano and many others including the championship fight between Jake LaMotta and Lauren Dauthielle. Died March 22, 1974. Inducted 1989
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