For Former Levittown Boxer, A Chance to Tell His Story Off Broadway
Bobby Cassidy Sr. fought both people and alcoholism; now, he's using his tale to help others.
Bobby Cassidy Sr.’s life changed for the better on Jan. 28, 1974. At the time, it looked like it could be a day that destroyed him. His divorce from his wife was finalized that day, on their anniversary. He showed up for a fight against Jorge Ahumada – the undercard to the second Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier heavyweight championship – after a day of, as he put it, “drinking myself to death.” He was knocked out that day. Soon after, he decided enough was enough, and gave up drinking. He’s been sober ever since. Now, at 67 years old, the long-time Levittown resident is sharing his story of survival in a play titled "Kid Shamrock" that will open a 10-day off-Broadway run this Friday. "It can reach a lot of people [when you're] the one who nearly …
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9:20 pm on Thursday, November 24, 2011
I saw bobby fight a few street fights near the old Cain lounge in Levittown, and 1 legitimate fight in Levittown Hall. Glad to see he is still around and on top of his game.He was a legend in Levittown in the 60"s to 70"s.. more ›