Abe Attell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American boxer
Date of Birth: 22-Feb-1884
Place of Birth: San Francisco, California, United States
Date of Death: 07-Feb-1970
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Abe Attell
- Abraham Washington Attell (February 22, 1883 – February 7, 1970), often referred to by newspapers as "The Little Hebrew", was a boxer who became known for his record-setting, six year consecutive reign as World Featherweight Champion from 1906-1912, and his nearly consecutive ten-year reign starting in 1902.
- Said to be a friend of the gangster Arnold Rothstein, Attell was charged with game fixing in the Black Sox Scandal in 1919, but the charges were dismissed before trial.
- He also was suspected of other infractions including fixing fights, and using drugs during a fight.
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