Barney Ross Quotes

A collection of quotes by Barney Ross.

Barney Ross (1909-1967) was an American professional boxer. Born as Beryl David Rasofsky, Ross gained fame during the Great Depression era as a world champion in three weight divisions - featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight. Known for his incredible endurance, tenacity, and powerful right hand, Ross held the welterweight title for three years, defending it successfully multiple times. He also served in World War II, earning a Purple Heart and a Silver Star for his valor. Ross' boxing career and military service made him an iconic figure, embodying both resilience and heroism.

All we had aboard the ship that morning was one Annapolis gr

All we had aboard the ship that morning was one Annapolis graduate and three reserves.

Barney Ross

Morning

After the atomic bombs were dropped, the war ended and we we

After the atomic bombs were dropped, the war ended and we went into Tokyo Bay with the rest of the fleet, the Missouri and the rest of them, while they signed the terms of surrender that ended the war.

Barney Ross

War