There are 76 comments in this guestbook and 246 comments in the old guestbook
Joe – Glasgow
June 24, 2008 - 15:43
Speculation again that Scots actor Robert Carlyle may yet make a Benny movie, this time in the Daily Mail in March this year:
Onlookers said Trainspotting star Carlyle, 48, looked thinner than usual, sparking speculation that he could be in training to play Scots boxing legend Benny Lynch, a champ in the 1930s.
He has held a long-term ambition to get a Lynch bio-pic off the ground. He has said of Lynch: "He is without a doubt my all-time sporting hero. It's a labour of love."
Martin Carrigan – Toronto, ON
June 09, 2008 - 16:28
Derek Power of Georgetown, ON., responded to my original message, is there any chance you could help us connect? His mother is my cousin and we have not seen each other for over forty five years.
Thank you,
Martin Carrigan
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Derek Power – Georgetown, ON
June 27, 2008 - 19:39
Martin,
Just saw your posts. You can reach me at 416-removed or at derek.power@aprimo.com . I hope to hear from you soon!
Derek
Kerry – Darlaston
June 01, 2008 - 13:46
Hi, I am trying to find info on a boxer called Tommy Pardoe who faught Benny Lynch on April 15th 1935. Tommy is my grand fathers god fater. If anyone has any pics or info could you please email me at kezwilko@hotmail.com
Thanks
mark – london
May 29, 2008 - 14:28
my mum told me that my grandad was benny lynch's cousin,his name was william cairns he had 3 brothers and 2 sisters, john,jimmy,davie,sally,marien
if anybody could help me verify this i would very greatful.
James Warnock – northern ireland
May 23, 2008 - 16:03
i read alot about him
John Sloway – Manhattan Beach CA USA
May 22, 2008 - 22:27
My mother is Patricia Lynch (Sloway), born 1931. Her father was Patrick Lynch who was married to Mary Lynch (Latimer) -- Patrick & Mary were married about 1920. I have traced the Lynch's (including Benny) all the way back to Connaught Ireland (1838). But I'm missing pieces. Sharon, can I contact you about this? My mum does not go into much detail about Benny. I need to know! Thank you so much.
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sharon – toronto canada
June 10, 2008 - 14:06
I will ask my Granny tonight and get back to you.
margaret mclean
May 21, 2008 - 00:10
hi,i am very proud to say that my grandfather ''thomas mclean'' drove benny's scottish water down south when he had to fight there,in a big barrel in the back of a lorry.
Bill Blair – Wisconsin,USA
May 15, 2008 - 22:53
Benny Lynch Is and will always be remembered.
Does anyone have any information on two Flyweight fighters by the name of Bob Senate and Perry Benner.
Thank You,
Bill Blair
Martin Carrigan – Toronto, ON
May 10, 2008 - 23:05
To Derek Power of Georgetown On., who e-mailed in response to my initial comments on October 07. 2007. Derek, I did indeed play goal for the Marlies in 61-62 and then for the Montreal Junior Canadiens. Your Mother is indeed my cousin, I look forward to hearing from you and a contact address.
Martin Carrigan
when you open it up look at the right hand side as there are 3 10 minute parts
rob murray – inverness
May 05, 2008 - 14:29
Great site, I read the Burrowes book years back and recently read it again, I also bought the Bill Brydon play which was great. Unfortunately didnt see the mid 70's TV play though. What always intriqued me is that Burrowes implies a great deal of mis management regarding Benny. ie How could he / Benny, end up in the financial situation he was in, given his purse wins, etc. Both writers imply a great degree of culpability on George Dingley. As I understand it within a year of the Aural Toma fight ( 1939 ) Benny was back living with his mother after an aborted attempt at a come back travelling with the booths, effectively penniless and then homeless ( living on and off in "models". ) This was an unprecedented slide into real poverty....how could this happen ? Ok the rest of the story and Beeny addiction is well known, but from world champion to being penniless and homeless in possibly 18 months ???? There is a big story here !
Andy Riding – Doncaster
April 23, 2008 - 13:18
Benny Lynch....a true ring great taken before his time.
priscilla – glasgow
April 17, 2008 - 19:18
great to see benny's page back up and running,i still visit his grave faithfully every time i go up to my mum's grave,i like to have a wee natter with him,and it is good to know he has his son john james buried in the lair with him,he will never be alone,i think he is the best ever scotsman to walk on scottish soil,you will never get another benny lynch,a legend forever,i am always telling people about him,keep the legend going,he will never be forgotten,never by me anyway,he is my all time hero and always will be,god bless benny,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Margaret McGovern
May 25, 2008 - 13:35
Hi Prascilla,
I would like to visit Benny Lynch's grave - can you tell me exactly where the grave is situated in St. Kentigerns Cemetery. I have tried to find it many times before without success. Your directions would be very much appreciated.
Mags
Lindsey Scott ( Ross ) – London, Ontario
April 15, 2008 - 23:07
Hello, just to say that my mum, (82) Peggy Ross was just telling us that my granda Ross, Albert Elington from Aberdeen was best friends with Benny Lynch, and this is the first time I have ever heard of this. My son Alex is now interested in doing the Altumate fighting, small world. If there is any one out there that knows of Albert Ross or Benny being friends it would be lovely to hear from them.
Thanks
Lindsey Scott
Martin Christie
February 03, 2008 - 01:02
I am totally sickened by all the bile that is spewed about benny lynch's life, YES the man had an alcohol addiction, YES he could have been world champion for longer, but people forget the conditions he was reared in, the enviroment he was brought up in as a child. He was a product of his time & enviroment. Nobody can take away his greatness, my grandfather is of around the same age, and is now paralysed down one side of his body due to drink & smoking. He was also of Irish imigrants, and i for one, hold benny in great esteem, as a brother, husband, father & world champion!
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU BENNY,
SLAN GO FOILL MOH CHARA!!!!!!!!
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Tarnii – Melbourne
April 13, 2008 - 02:36
I commend you, you are correct I do believe that the environment really does maketh the man but there are some significant times when a man can rise above it all. My great grandfather grew up in the same environment he was a street fighter & an alcoholic to boot & remaned so untill his days end. I on the other hand don't feel the need to drink but do know that if I were to grow up as he did I probably wouldn't be here today. Hard times, but I sadly have only a story or two to recount...since generations have passed & memories have been lost! My grandfather died knowing Scottish Gaelic if only I could speak it to my lil' ones alas that was his mistake not to pass that on, but thanks to photo's & archives of people who have been recorded in time we can all see how things have been!
Martin Christie – County Coatbridge
January 29, 2008 - 22:00
Just reading John Burrowe's biography about Benny at the moment, it's really informative about the wee man's life. But also filled with tragedy, he is a true inspiration to everyone. Could anyone tell me if the film about his life was ever made with Robert Carlyle? And if so, where can i buy it?
GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU BENNY,
SLAN GO FOILL MOH CHARA!!!!!!!!
ronnie – toronto canada
January 26, 2008 - 01:55
hello my name to ronnie o'brien i was young when i came to canada but my older brother jimmy was a boxer in glasgow we lived in waddle street gorbals like to hear from any body who lived there or knew my family ronnie
Darryl – Belfast
January 15, 2008 - 11:39
Happy New Year to you too - great to see the guestbook fixed again. Thanks. Darryl
Martin Smith – Glasgow, Scotland
January 10, 2008 - 21:08
Happy New Year to everyone!
I'm sorry that Benny's new guestbook has been unavailable for over a month, but it couldn't be helped, apologies to all. I'm pleased to say it is up-and-running again, so please make sure you post a message in memory of the great Benny!
Martin.
Darryl Collins – Belfast
November 22, 2007 - 15:07
Hi,
What a great tribute to a great fighter! I have thoroughly enjoyed browsing through it.
One reason I was so interest is that my grandfather and his brother fought Benny in the 1930's - BILLY & JIMMY WARNOCK! I would love to know if you have any photos from those fights - it is hard to tell without captions in your gallery. Of course I think Jimmy should have stripped him of the title, particularly after the second victory, but let's not go there!! ;-)
Darryl
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Richard DICKSON – Edinburgh
November 30, 2007 - 15:42
Hi,what a terrific tribute to Benny. I'm viewing it with my uncle Wullie, whose father (my grandfather) topped the bill when Benny had his first pro fight at a small hall in Glasgow. Sammy Wilson was in Granddad's corner that night and said to him: "Johnstone I've a young lad having his first fight later tonight, he's going to be a world champion, and his name is Benny Lynch". Sammy, a good friend of Granddad's, was always in his corner when he fought in Glasgow. Granddad fought under the name of "Young Chambers", although he never fought Benny. I'd love to hear more from people who know more about my Granddad (1905-1990) - he had more than 500 pro fights mainly in booths, but seldom talked about it. He boxed a few of the same opponents as Benny such as Frank Lemon & Docherty etc.
Once again-great site , thanks.
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James Warnock – belfast
May 25, 2008 - 17:28
hey darryl, i know where you can get loads of photos
dan mcglinchey
November 19, 2007 - 10:03
hi, i'm trying to locate any amateur and pro boxing programmes from the 1920s & 30s and boxing clubs and any info on Connell McGlinchey , born 1915 who trained and fought in some of the same clubs as the great Benny Lynch
Don Moloney – Limerick, Ireland
November 06, 2007 - 18:52
Beautiful tribute to an amazing man.
Well done on maintaining the site and keeping the spirit of Benny Lynch alive.
Don Moloney,
Limerick
alan brown – glasgow
November 05, 2007 - 19:39
the wee man from the gorbals made the world stand up and take notice benny will live on forever in history and rightly so god bless u benny u made and still make scotland proud
keith macfarlane – ayrshire
October 12, 2007 - 08:50
I have a good photo of Bennys resting place. If anyone Is interested I'd be happy to email
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josephine allison
October 13, 2007 - 20:31
i would like to see the photo of bennys resting place thanks
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keith macfarlane – ayrshire
October 22, 2007 - 15:55
Can you let me know hwere to send the photo of Bennys resting place
Irene – canada
October 11, 2007 - 19:59
Thanks M.
A fitting tribute to the legend that is Benny Lynch.
Sharon, if it is OK I will send you an email? Hope your Gran is in the best of health. My Mum, Helen, was very good friends with your Gran and you Great Auntie Kitty and the rest of the family.
Grace Franklin – Glasgow, Scotland
October 10, 2007 - 21:02
What a wonderful website. Congratulations to the people who have set it up. As the local community newspaper serving Gorbals (and the whole of the Southside of Glasgow!) we have carried news and information on Benny Lynch. We covered the dedication of the headstone at Lambhill, for example and the naming of the Benny Lynch Court housing complex in Gorbals when that was opened.
I'd like to mention this website in an upcoming edition of the LOCAL NEWS for SOUTHSIDERS and ask if that is ok with the website managers, please?
Keep up your good work.
Sincerely
Grace Franklin
Editor
The LOCAL NEWS for SOUTHSIDERS
Serving Glasgow City's Southside Communities since 1997
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Martin Smith – Glasgow
October 13, 2007 - 14:01
Hi Grace,
Thanks for your kind comments and for keeping Benny's name alive in your newspaper. Please feel free to use any aspect of the content of this site for your publication, it is much appreciated.
I remember an older neighbour of mine telling me of a story when he was a young boy, when he saw Benny in Stranraer when he was on holiday and how he and a few other young boys followed him about for the whole day. Spoke very fondly of Benny
Being a big boxing fan, I only wish I was around to appreciate him at the time.
josephine lynch
October 08, 2007 - 21:53
i wish i was around in the days benny was around . i was brought up in the gorbals the old pine place loved it very much . heard a lot about benny from my dad who were cousins .
Martin Carrigan – Toronto, Canada
October 07, 2007 - 04:27
My wife had her hair done in Barrie, Ontario by Terry, whose grandfather was Benny Lynch who was my godfather. Terry and I have never met but will soon. Benny was a pal of my father Bill Carrigan, who ran the fifty bob tailors on dumbarton road in Partick. My dad died at the age of 42 in 1953 I was only eight years old, but my dear mother who died at the age of 89 remembered Benny. I believe the F&F ballroom was one of the places that they used to go to. Benny's brilliance in the ring can never be overshadowed by his disease. My dad always had time for Benny and if Benny needed help from time to time Bill Carrigan was there. God bless them both I know heaven is a livelier place with the two of them there.
Martin Carrigan
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Derek Power – Georgetown, ON
March 08, 2008 - 17:52
Hi Martin,
Did you used to play goal for the Marlies back in 61/62? If so I believe you are my Mom's cousin (Sandra (Frances) McConnachie). Please reply if this is you. She'd love to get reconnected.
Derek Power
anne calman – oshawa canada
October 03, 2007 - 23:56
Just came back from spending 4 weeks in Glasgow and was staying with family in the New Gorbals [pine place] I went to see the sculpture of Benny and a few days later I was in a charity shop and bought the book BENNY THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A FIGHTING LEGEND, read it in 2 days, I used to hear my dad who was a boxing fan talk about Benny.
josephine lynch
October 03, 2007 - 17:36
Just wondering if any one has any more info on the Lynch family clan from me to do a family tree . Please if any one has any info please send me a message or a note please any one .
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mhairi – glasgow
November 23, 2007 - 21:42
Hi,
I'm a blood relative of benny lynch, him being my grandfather's cousin. My grandfather's name was james doherty. i'd be very interested id you managed to get any moer information about my family tree
cameron moth – stroud
October 01, 2007 - 08:45
I'm his great, great nephew.
Josephine Lynch
September 23, 2007 - 21:23
Hi my grand dad and bennys gran dad were brothers, my dad was always talking about him as I was brought up in the Gorbals. I'm trying to do my family tree so if any one has got any more info on the Lynch clan please let me know.
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mhairi
November 23, 2007 - 21:48
I don'y know if its much information for you, but I know Benny Lynch is my grandfathers cousin. My grandad was james doherty, who was married to catherine lynch, lived in toryglen glasgow. I would love to knoe more about my familt history if you have any more information
Dennis Miller – London
September 21, 2007 - 16:18
Great to see the upgrade of BL site. Wonderful photos and great to see new photos. I`ll be in Glasgow soon and will pay my respects to Benny and his son. It`s always a joy to visit Benny when I`m in Glasgow. I was born & bred in Bridgeton and was a fan of Benny from my early teens. Bless, Anne, Robert, Sharon & all the Lynch Family.
Regards, Dennis.
colin lynch – New Zealand
September 12, 2007 - 23:25
Hi to Sharon
I would like to get in touch on the subject of family tree. I am presently building mine and getting nowhere fast with the Lynch side of my family. Maybe there is a connection? My lot seemed to come from the Edinburgh are and the Michael and John seem to be most popular back to the Great Grandfather.
Sharon Lynch – Toronto
September 12, 2007 - 17:21
I was reading the comments about a movie. Well over the years there has been talk about movies and my Gran and Dad have tried to not let that happen. Why? well never once has a script been shown to the family, never have we been contacted about a movie (we read it in the paper etc).
Who better to get the story from but Benny's widow Anne. It makes us wonder how much of the truth would be published. My Gran has always said let Benny rest in peace. If a movie was to be about his accomplishments in the ring yes that would be great but we all know that the truth does not sell and we would not like Benny's accomplishments being deminished by his disease.
regds
sharon
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mhairi
November 23, 2007 - 21:58
hi sharon,
I'm the grand-daughter of James Doherty, your grandfather's cousin. I'd be grateful if you had any information on my family history, if your mother/grand mother even knew my grandfather. thanks
Katie Lynch – Nuneaton-UK
September 12, 2007 - 17:04
Yes grandad, your still a ledge!
Love You Always, Your Little Katie xxx
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priscilla
September 12, 2007 - 17:18
Katie, you are right, Benny is loved by so many people, I put fresh flowers down at his grave today, at least you know he get's visit's from his fans. Someone else had been there before me too with fresh flowers,h e is well remembered all the way down the generations, Priscilla.
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Sharon Lynch – Toronto
September 12, 2007 - 17:27
Katie Lynch can you explain how Benny is your Grandad? I know the family tree.
Benny married Anne and had 2 sons Robert and John, Robert has 2 girls Theresa and Sharon. John had a son Benny and a daughter Susanne.
keith macfarlane – ayrshire
September 12, 2007 - 16:43
Being Scottish and a big fan of Bennys I never tire of reading about him. God Bless
Ian learmonth – Cambridge - family from Prestonpans originally
September 12, 2007 - 09:17
I was a young boxer when I was 14-16 , I still do some training now even though I'm 46 !. I used to read all about the old fighters and the history of boxing when I was young. To me Benny stood out , I used to carry a photo of Benny in my wallet. I agree totally that there should be a film of Benny. I remember singing along to Matt Mcginn's song , about Benny when I was younger. Once in a pub in Newmarket , the landlord had a picture of a lot of old fighters. I looked to see if Benny was among them, he was , so I bought the landlord a drink just for that. Fighters like Benny are part of the history of boxing , as such he should be remembered along with the likes of Ken Buchanan. i came on here to learn more about Benny really. It's great to see the guestbook with comments from people who were part of his life. Great Web site.
All the best
Ian - lets hope we score one for Benny in Paris tonight
Leslie Docherty
September 12, 2007 - 00:31
I love seeing the pics of my granny Anne (Benny's widow) when she was younger. She was, and still is, gorgeous no wonder Benny picked her up at the dance long ago. My granny tells me the story of when they met, her sister told her she could not let a fella walk her home but Anne told her it was Benny and so the sisters said it was alright just that once. the rest is history.
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keith macfarlane – ayrshire
September 12, 2007 - 15:56
Ihave a copy of your grandmothers wedding day to Benny.His best man was Martin Houston the grandfather of one of my work coleagues wife's. Your Granny and Martins wife were cousins. I am led to believe. I can email you a copy if your interested .Keith
John McGrory – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA USA
September 11, 2007 - 22:24
I love the photos...there is a great one of Benny and my grandfather, Johnny McGrory. Thanks for the memories!!
Martin Smith – Glasgow
September 11, 2007 - 21:23
Below is the contents of a letter sent into The Herald in May 2003, shortly after the 90th anniversary of Benny's death (edit: sorry, birth). The letter was from a Dr Barron, who was working at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow when Benny died:
I was a medical registrar at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow when Benny Lynch died. He was well-known to many members of the staff, owing to his frequent admissions for treatment of his alcoholism. He was admitted to an acute medical ward on a very wet evening as he was extremely ill, suffering from severe cardiac failure.
Very soon the hospital switchboard was jammed with inquiries from people all purporting to be relatives of Benny Lynch - but who were believed by the telephone operator to be reporters from the local papers, trying to find out what was happening. Dr James Nielson, the house doctor, was very concerned that any information should inadvertently leak out, thus breaching patient confidentiality.
Benny Lynch died that night. Next day a post-mortem was carried out by my fellow registrar, the late Dr Alan Hird, who was in charge of the ward in which Benny died. He asked me to assist him, which I was pleased to do.
The mortuary was a small brick building in the hospital grounds. During the post-mortem, the doorbell of the mortuary kept ringing at intervals and the small grey-haired mortuary attendant kept going out to answer it - followed by a whispered conversation with the visitors. After a while we asked him what was going on - to be told they were all fans of Benny Lynch who wanted to view the body and pay their respects. He told them to return later on.
Alan Hird and I exchanged wry glances in view of the fact that we were in the middle of an autopsy, which lent a macabre air to the proceedings.
Later on, as I entered the out-patient department to take a clinic, beside the entrance gates to the hospital in Govan Road, I noticed a crowd of people standing around.
A black hearse appeared from the hospital grounds and drove slowly through the gates, turning right along Govan Road. The men raised their caps, the women wept and some crossed themselves as the coffin passed.
But this was not Benny Lynch's hearse. About 15 minutes later another hearse emerged from the hospital grounds and followed the same route as the first one. This was the hearse carring Benny Lynch's coffin. By this time the crowd had completely dispersed, leaving no-one to pay their last respects to their local hero.
I have often thought that these two vignettes could well be utilised in a film about the famous wee boxer.
Dr A M K Barron
Martin.
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priscilla – glasgow
September 11, 2007 - 21:49
i agree with dr a m k barron,why isnt there a film made about benny,my heart bleeds though knowing now that the crowd greived for the wrong person and benny travelled alone,i really don't know if i wanted to know that,that is heartbreaking,it was just a mistake,because here we are now still talking about the legend,i visit his grave,i am happy with that,the only thing wrong with the doctors statement is,it's was not benny's 90th anniversary of his death in 2003,benny has been dead 61yr just passed there,there was a memorial last year for the 60th anniversary of his death,he died in 1946,is there anyway of contacting the right resources and getting a film made,he's a hero and a legend,he deserves the notoriety that he gained,wit a man,priscilla
may o'brien
September 11, 2007 - 11:53
My brother-in-law Ronnie, from canada, was kind enough to mention my husband Jimmy, who was the scottish welterweight champion for scotland, when he was just 17 and has always kept up on the boxing scene. We bought the book on Benny Lynch, written by John Burrowes published in 1982 for £7.95. Having read all the comments has made me bring out the book to read once more.
Does Anne still live in Canada?
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Sharon Lynch – Toronto
September 11, 2007 - 12:22
This is a reply about my Granny Anne, Benny's widow.
Yes my Gran lives near me and I see her often. Actually if I don't call or visit often she ask me how Austrailia is?? (very sarcastic, she is very funny). My Dad is Robert Lynch who also lives here.
Martin Smith – Glasgow
September 10, 2007 - 19:26
Below is the sad notice of the death of John Burrowes which I posted on the Glasgow Guide site (as the Benny Lynch guestbook was being re-developed at the time). John wrote the best book ever written about Benny:
I'm sad to say that John Burrowes died on Wednesday of this week, following a long illness. John was a prolific writer who lived in Australia and worked in Vietnam as a war correspondent. In October 1962, he was appointed as the news editor for the Sunday Mail, where he famously managed the coverage of the Ibrox Disaster on January 2, 1971, where 66 supporters lost their lives.
John combined his passion for writing with a great love for the city of Glasgow and wrote a number of books about the city, including Great Glasgow Stories and the novel 'Jamesie's People'. He will be best remembered for his biography of Glasgow boxing legend, Benny Lynch, called 'Benny: The Life and Times of a Fighting Legend'. The book was an accurate and moving account of the the meteoric rise - and tragic fall - of Scotland's first world boxing champion, but it was also a rich and informative account of working-class Glasgow in the first half of the 20th Century. The book inspired me to find out more about Benny and also to create a website about the lightweight boxer.
John is survived by his wife, sons Kyle and Robin and daughter Janie.
GG.
Sharon Lynch
September 10, 2007 - 13:01
Being Benny's Grandaughter I enjoy reading all the praises and stories about Benny.
I pass them on to my Gran Anne who lives near me. She is always telling me stories first hand about her and Benny's life.
Thank you.
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priscilla
September 10, 2007 - 17:02
Hi there, I am very priveleged to be replying to Benny Lynch's grandaughter, there are no words to describe it, can you please help me clear up the date benny died, the website says the 8th August, his tombstone says the 6th, I have already left a comment on it in the guestbook, plus went down other avenues to get the truth, and please if you have any stories will you put them in the guestbook, I love hearing all the stories about Benny, thanks Sharon, Priscilla, x.
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megan – gorbals,glasgow
May 21, 2008 - 00:33
hi,right im not being cheeky but we all know you are benny's grandaughter so stop braging!!,my great grandfather used to take benny's water down to him wherever he was fighting,i am very proud of this but i do not tell everyone,i understand that you are proud to be benny's grandaughter and i hope you don't take this message the wrong way,megan
ronnie – toronto canada
September 09, 2007 - 20:42
My brother jimmy was a boxer in Glasgow back in the early 50s. He boxed for the railway club, we lived on Waddle Street in the Gorbals till we moved to Priesthill in 1947.
Really enjoy reading comments about Benny Lynch.
Ronnie O'brien , Toronto.
priscilla
September 09, 2007 - 19:21
I see on the website here that Benny's date of death says he died on 8th August, on his tombstone it say's 6th August. I read a book on Benny Lynch by John Burrowes and he said to that he died on the 8th also. I contacted Mainstream Books and they said that when that book next gets published that they would change the date to the 6th August 1946.
Can anyone help me out here, I really don't see the people of Glasgow as being wrong, please if you know anything about it, let me know, thanks.
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Martin Smith – Glasgow
September 09, 2007 - 21:07
Many thanks for raising this issue Priscilla; I have now changed date of the sad event to August 6th 1946 in both the website and the slideshow tribute. Please see this link for an explanation.
Martin.
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priscilla
September 10, 2007 - 17:14
Martin, thankyou so much for getting Benny's date of death changed to the correct date, your'e a gem. I feel much better for that, thanks again, Priscilla, x.
priscilla
September 09, 2007 - 17:14
Benny Lynch is so dear to me, I am far too young to remember him but I have read a lot on him, I have pictures of him, original ones that my old faither gave to me, I visit his grave all the time. He is buried next to my mum in St Kentigerns cemetery in Lambhill in Scotland. His son John James is also in the lair with him. To me he is the greatest person in the world, the wee man fae gorbals did us Scottish proud, maybe if he stayed with his first manager then things may have turned out different for him.
He will always be in my heart and it gives me great pleasure to visit his grave with fresh flowers, so for all the fans out there, my next visit will be for all of you. I am glad he will never be forgotten.
I visit him weekly when I go up to my mum's grave, so a big cheer for oor wee Benny.
Ricky Smith – Glasgow
September 09, 2007 - 10:42
A bit of family folklore is of Benny going into a pub in Bridgeton of all places and a cousin of mine who was just a schoolboy spotting him, so Benny Lynch being one of his sporting heroes he asked for his autograph but Benny trying to stay incognito told my cousin to go away with certain expletives added so my cousin somewhat hurt told his mum my aunty Norah what Benny had said.
She immediately put on her coat and went into said pub and confronted the world champion and gave him his character in no uncertain terms that nobody - world champion or not - was going to speak to her son like that Benny blushed to his roots at this berating and apologised profusely, but Bridgeton being like a village Benny's anonymity was blown .
terry dunne – killearn/glasgow
September 08, 2007 - 20:27
Went to school (St Gerards, Govan) with Benny's son John when he stayed in Whiteinch Glasgow. In the same class. Fond memories of John.
A great admirer of his father Benny.
Henry Green – Vancouver, BC, Canada
September 08, 2007 - 18:28
I met Benny Lynch. I was fortunate to have been selected for the Daily Record "Chum Club" Junior Page editorial board on the merits of a school composition. On a Saturday morning we assembled at Kemsley House on Hope Street, Glasgow and were introduced to a panel of Sports Celebrities by Rex Kingsley.
I remember thinking how he looked so small beside Davie Miekeljohn (Rangers) Willie Lyon (Queens Park) Jimmy McGrory (Celtic) and players from other Glasgow and area clubs beep. Mirren, Clyde and Partick Thistle. I will never forget the Saturday mornings we spent on the Chum Club, where incidentally we got to meet many other celebrities from various faculties, one of them was Paul Robson who was appearing in Glasgow.
The year was 1936.
Reply to Henry Green
Bert Hopkins – Rutherglen, Scotland
November 16, 2007 - 11:32
Hello Henry
I am looking for any information on the Daily Record Chum Club that you can recall. I had been given a pencil with the Daily Record logo and 'Chum Club' thereon. The info is for an old pal of mine who gave me the pencil. I believe it is quite old. Best wishes,
Bert Hopkins.
andy steele – ottawa canada
September 07, 2007 - 00:41
Was before my time but grew up with tales of Benny. Was a great fighter......andypisces
Martin Smith – Glasgow
September 02, 2007 - 21:13
Welcome to the new Benny Lynch Guestbook.
I've upgraded the BL guestbook due to the ever-increasing spam which had been posted on the previous guestbook (by spam-bots, not by people!). Hopefully this guestbook will prove to be much more resilient to spam than the last one, which can still be found here:
Yes grandad, your still a ledge!
