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Archie Moore

Dec 13, 1913 - Dec 09, 1998 (84 years old) in Benoit, Mississippi, USA

Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) was an American catch wrestler and professional boxer and the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time (1952 – 1962). He had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport, competing from 1935 to 1963. Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, he was a highly strategic and defensive boxer. Moore was also a trainer for a short time after retirement, training Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Bob Foster, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Earnie Shavers and James Tillis.

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The Steve Allen Show
Self - Guest
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Perry Mason
Jason Sparks
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Family Affair
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Batman
Everett Bannister
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Art Linkletter's House Party
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Shane
Dan
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Breakheart Pass
Carlos
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When We Were Kings
Self
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The Fortune Cookie
Mr. Jackson
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The Outfit
Packard

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