May I point out that in the piece used on the website from The Herald newspaper, it states that Lynch was the featherweight champion of the world. As we all know, he was the flyweight champ.
david graham – england
August 18, 2010 - 02:00
i think my great grandfather fought benny,his name was andy smith,he apparently became good friends with benny.if anybody had any info it would be graet.
Nicola – Dundee
July 14, 2010 - 00:29
I was wondering where I could find any information on Benny Lynchs fight with Jocky Smith, apparently it was at a circus at Riverside in Dundee, any stories, information and even pictures would be forever grateful.
Bob S.P. Carrigan – Glasgow
July 13, 2010 - 07:03
My mother was a cousin of Benny's grew up in awe of the great man
Tam Hunter – Glasgow
July 12, 2010 - 17:11
The Greatest man this fair city produced will always be remembered. I want to have the city of his birth commemerate him in the form of a statue it is the least we can do for th wee man. www.facebook.com
jackie – glasgow
July 12, 2010 - 10:01
Could someone tell me if there is a Movie about Benny , Ive just read the book and really enjoyed it , surely someone had made a movie about the Legend of Benny Lynch .
Connie Mason-Bennett – Colorado USA
July 06, 2010 - 22:47
Do you have any info on a Anne Lyons, born in clydebank Scotland, she married Alexander Cuthill and they moved to Canada?
cj
Charles Deehan – Glasgow
May 03, 2010 - 15:04
It's great to see Benny Lynch honoured here on this web site. My father Charlie Deehan was a sparring partner of Benny's along with another young boxer called Sammy Eaglesham when all three trained in Sammy Wilson's gym back around 1930. The three used to run the Cathkin Braes regularly as a training circuit. I still have a set of bag gloves that belonged to Benny and which he gave to my father when Benny went off to London. I sometimes put them on and just marvel at the fact that the Great Benny Lynch the magnificent World Campion trained with these very gloves.
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EMILY BIROS[EAGLESHAM – CALIFORNIA USA
May 22, 2010 - 16:56
Hi! Charlie,
I remember your dad, I think he visited my dad several times when i was home visiting. all they talked about was their training days with benny and their runs up Cathkin. When my dad died his wish was to be cremated and scatter his ashes up Cathkin which we did.
Was great to see you on the site.
Wee Sammies daughter Emily.
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EMILY BIROS[EAGLESHAM – CALIFORNIA USA
June 07, 2010 - 22:30
Hi! Charles
I met your dad once while I was home visiting, both our dads talked about their boxing days and Benny, nice to hear from you.
Emily Biros.
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Nancy McDonald – Glasgow
August 05, 2010 - 22:21
Hi Charles
Interested in your comment about Sammy Eaglesham, my grandad was his brother John Eaglesham, fought under the name of Johnny Eagle. I think in the army. Would you know how I could find out any information about him.
Regards
Nancy
Paul Evans – Qatar
April 28, 2010 - 18:07
Hello. My grandfather was darky hassard, has anyone heard of him, I understand that darky and benny were good friends??
priscilla barnshaw – United Kingdom
April 04, 2010 - 22:18
sorry benny,i am 2 days late in paying my respects too you,you would be 87 just now,born 2nd april 1913,i didn't forget about you,i just havn't been on the p.c,i have been busy,last i visited you was in march when i visited my mother's grave,not even a month ago,i am so sorry that i have not made it up since,i will be up shortly,forever in my herat benny,best ever scotsman to walk the earth,will be a fan of your's forever,sleep tight benny,angels watch over you now,night night and god bless,xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Scott McMillan
January 24, 2010 - 21:28
Hi,
I was wondering if you have any more information on my grandfather(Angus McMillan) wbleepedwas a top Scottish amateur boxer and personal friend of Benny Lynch’s.
Regards
Scott McMillan.
Dennis
January 24, 2010 - 21:27
Hello Sir / Ms.
Could anyone please tell me what happened to Sammy Wilson after Benny and Sammy parted company and if there is any of Sammy`s family still alive in Glasgow or elsewhere in the world. I would be grateful if anyone can help me.
Regards Dennis
(A FAN)
Lee Knowles Petrie
January 24, 2010 - 07:24
In your Biog of Benny you have written between 1932-1936 Benny was only beat twice, however if you look at the stats my Grandfather beat him in 1933 Jimmy Knowles.... but this is not mentioned?
Emily Biros – Simi Valley.Ca USA
January 17, 2010 - 18:56
I was thrilled to find Benny,s website as I have been listening to my Dads stories for many years. My Dad trained with Benny, they ran a lot up in Cathkin Braes, in fact thats where my Dads ashes are scattered, some of you may remember my wee Dad his name was Sammy Eaglesham, boxing name Mick Cassidy, we listened to my Dads boxing stories for many years and he had a lot of respect for Benny, I hope he gets his statue he deserves it.
Thanks for letting me share my story.
A transplanted Scot
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Charlie Deehan
May 03, 2010 - 15:29
Hi Emily,
I was delighted to see your entry in this web site my Dad Charlie Deehan used to train with your Dad and Benny on that circuit over the Cathkin Braes way back around 1930 and he used to talk of it a lot. It’s good to keep these old memories alive so I've put little entry in to this website.
All the best
Charlie
mike – portland oregon
December 31, 2009 - 20:45
great site, my mother is 90 years young from Glascow and belives she is related to Benny,s family! please drop a line of course her last name is Marget Lynch>
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Josephine – Gorbals, Glasgow
January 23, 2010 - 11:26
Hi Mike
If you'd like to give me more information on your mum I'd see if I could help? I'm currently doing a family tree and Benny Lynch is in my family tree as the Lynch's originated from the Carnamoyle area of Muff, Co Donegal. If you (or anyone else) would like to contact me direct for information on the Lynch side of the family my e-mail address is josephinegraham203@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks
David Wilson – Peterborough ON Canada
December 22, 2009 - 15:17
Benny's trainer, Sammy Wilson was my grandfather. I never got to meet him but his son James Wilson (age 84)(my father) is alive and well here in Peterborough Ontario and remembers many interesting events and has shared stories of those crazy days. I'll have to show him this website... great job!
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sharon – Brampton Ontario
April 13, 2010 - 12:47
Small world, my Grandfather is Benny Lynch. My Dad Bobby Lynch (Benny's Son) and my Gran Anne Lynch we all live in Brampton, Ontario Canada.
rgds
sharon
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Terry Lynch – Barrie, ON
May 03, 2010 - 05:16
I have a picture of my Grandfather Benny Lynch in my salon in Barrie....
One day a gentlemen came into my salon and said that is my uncle the trainer...
Now that is small world....
Everyone loves that picture...great topic to talk about..
Terry
wayne – leicester
October 16, 2009 - 21:28
looking at this website after meeting a chap in leicester wbleepedtold me his late brother harry orton went the distance with the great scot . Surprised there is'nt a statue already in Glasgow .
NATHAN PRETLOW – U.S.A.
October 04, 2009 - 02:00
I just saw a video on Benny Lynch life I was impress by his boxing ability and knockout power.If he was alive today he would've been champion with these 12 rounds sissy boys.To bad he had a drinking problem and hungout with the wrong people.But anyway great fighter.R.I.P. Benny.
