Johnny Hines
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | John Adam “Johnny”•Hines |
| Used name | Johnny•Hines |
| Born | 30 July 1912 in East Chicago, Indiana (USA) |
| Died | 11 December 1966 (aged 54 years 4 months 12 days) 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 |