Johnny Hines

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn Adam “Johnny”•Hines
Used nameJohnny•Hines
Born30 July 1912 in East Chicago, Indiana (USA)
Died11 December 1966 in Los Angeles, California (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Johnny Hines was runner-up at the 1932 AAU Championships which qualified him for the US Olympic team. At the Olympics he won his first match but then lost in the quarter-finals to Sweden’s Allan Carlsson. Hines turned professional after the Olympics, fighting frequently from 1933-35, with all his bouts in California. He ended with a career record of 22 wins, 8 losses, and 4 draws. Hines never fought for a major title.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1932 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Johnny Hines
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) =5