Victor Marker (February 5, 1916 – July 8, 2002) was a boxer who was born and raised in

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, then moved to

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later in life. Marker was a three time Midwest Golden Gloves Champion from 1937–39 at 147 lbs. Marker, according to those who knew him, was a softhearted, generous man. He was one of the best, if not the best, boxer in this part of the country and, when he teamed with "Terrible Terry",

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as his manager, he fought many successful bouts. Marker was Golden Gloves Champion in seven states. according to Leo Boehler, Marker's greatest accomplishment was beating

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in the Golden Glove Finals. (Archie Moore was World Light Heavyweight Champion, and later fought

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for the heavyweight championship of the world)

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