Following post from Tim Gibbons, Tom Gibbons grandson:
Grandfather Tom Gibbons is being honored by St. Thomas Academy on 10/14/16 where Grandpa Tom attended high school per the message that I received below. I see that it's the same day as the MN Boxing HOF banquet.
Hi Tim--
I am writing as Chairman of the Selection Committee for the Saint Thomas Academy Athletic Hall of Fame; the purpose of this note is to inform you of your Grandfather Tom Gibbon’s induction into this prestigious group.
This selection is not by accident and occurs after lengthy vetting and great scrutiny by a committee of 12 alumni and former coaches following strict criteria and a voting process.
Tom joins an elite group of about 60 that comprise the best in athletics from the entire 130 year history of the school; It is a well-deserved honor for which you should be proud.
The induction ceremony will take place at the school Friday afternoon October 14, 2016. An opportunity will be available for you to share some thoughts about Tom and we all look forward to that.
A dinner will follow along with an STA football game; recognition of you on behalf of Tom and the other inductees will occur at halftime at the 50 yard line.
More details will follow but please do set aside the date of 10/14/16.
I am writing as Chairman of the Selection Committee for the Saint Thomas Academy Athletic Hall of Fame; the purpose of this note is to inform you of your Grandfather Tom Gibbon’s induction into this prestigious group.
This selection is not by accident and occurs after lengthy vetting and great scrutiny by a committee of 12 alumni and former coaches following strict criteria and a voting process.
Tom joins an elite group of about 60 that comprise the best in athletics from the entire 130 year history of the school; It is a well-deserved honor for which you should be proud.
The induction ceremony will take place at the school Friday afternoon October 14, 2016. An opportunity will be available for you to share some thoughts about Tom and we all look forward to that.
A dinner will follow along with an STA football game; recognition of you on behalf of Tom and the other inductees will occur at halftime at the 50 yard line.
More details will follow but please do set aside the date of 10/14/16.
" Because our older brother, Jack had been quite an amateur wrestler, Mike first tried the mat sport. Boy-like, I imitated him and when he turned to the ring it was only natural that he chose me for his backyard sparring partner. I was big and awkward for my age and Mike used to get disgusted with me in our early practice sessions. But I made such a swell target that he didn't discourage me too much.
One man who really encouraged me a great deal in those days was the Reverend John Dunphy, who was dean of St. Thomas Academy then. Father Dunphy might have become a great ringman if he chose, but he selected a greater field. He loved boys and he loved boxing. When he had to punish a youngster, he did it by putting on the gloves with him. I don't remember if he ever boxed me for punishment but we often engaged in sparring matches for exercise. He encouraged me to keep it up, to train and live right." -Tom Gibbons
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