Sam Kingsley
1878–1933 (age 55)
Biography
Sam Kingsley rose in local boxing circles during an era when resilience and discipline were the mark of a true athlete, earning admiration for his precise footwork and fearless approach to every bout.
He carried the same steadiness into his personal life, sharing time with friends and neighbors and encouraging young people to pursue healthy endeavors; visitors still pause at his grave in the Amsterdam New Eastern Cemetery to recall an earnest competitor with a generous spirit.