Carries the first name of his mother's brother Joseph Leo Dougherty. Also carries the first name of his maternal grandfather's (Michael Joseph Dougherty) middle name.
Hair color Dark brown, eye color Blue, height 5'7"
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Military ABT 1953 - Nov 1956 U. S. Marines, Sergeant, Europe and the Mediterranean
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Occupation: Turned Professional Boxer before 18 years old. Was inducted into the Boxing Hal of Fame in 1988
Joseph McCausland moved to New York for ABT: 1 ½ years (1956 to 1958). He boxed in Bronx, NY and Brookland, NY.
Joe McCausland represented the 32nd PAL in the 1950 PHILADELPHIA GOLDEN GLOVES. He advanced to the semi-final round where he was defeated by Tommy D'Ambrosio (Vinnie DeCarlo). He turned pro in 1952 and boxed 9 times compiling a record of: W - 5 L - 2 D - 2 KO – 2
2/23/52-Leroy Patterson, Philadelphia-----W 4
3/15/52-Frank Magdaleno, Philadelphia-KOby 1
3/22/52-Jimmy Curtis, Philadelphia-------KO 2
4/5/52-Calvin Patterson, Philadelphia-----KO 2
4/26/52-Dave Bowie, Philadelphia---------W 4
5/10/52-Ike White, Philadelphia-----------W 4
5/17/52-Billy Griffin, Philadelphia----------D 4
11/22/52-Chick Alexander, Philadelphia----D 6
12/6/52-Chick Alexander, Philadelph---KOby 6
Provided by: Chuck Hasson, Philadelphia Boxing Historian
Joe was inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame on 15 May 1988 under the name Joey McCausland.
Occupation Roofer for 38 years & was in the Teamsters Union
Member of Local 30
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Joe & Gracie Ferguson had 4 daughters
* Joe married Eileen Donahue
Joe & Eileen had I son & 10 children between them.
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Obituary from the Philadelphia Inquirer:
McCAUSLAND, JOSEPH E. August 22, 2008, beloved husband of the late Eileen (nee Donahue). Devoted father of Gene (Marie), Sharon (Thomas), Maureen, Eileen (William), Sheila, Sean (Dorothy), Mark, Robert (Gina), Jane (Thomas) and Michael (Joan); also survived by 26 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Joe was a retired member of Local 30 and the PA Boxing Hall of Fame. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tues. eve 6-9 P.M. and also Wed. 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M., Visitation B.V.M. Church. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Visitation B.V.M. School, 2625 "B" Street, Phila., PA 19125 in his memory would be appreciated.
Cause of death Prostrate cancer
Carries the first name of his mother's brother Joseph Leo Dougherty. Also carries the first name of his maternal grandfather's (Michael Joseph Dougherty) middle name.
Hair color Dark brown, eye color Blue, height 5'7"
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Military ABT 1953 - Nov 1956 U. S. Marines, Sergeant, Europe and the Mediterranean
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Occupation: Turned Professional Boxer before 18 years old. Was inducted into the Boxing Hal of Fame in 1988
Joseph McCausland moved to New York for ABT: 1 ½ years (1956 to 1958). He boxed in Bronx, NY and Brookland, NY.
Joe McCausland represented the 32nd PAL in the 1950 PHILADELPHIA GOLDEN GLOVES. He advanced to the semi-final round where he was defeated by Tommy D'Ambrosio (Vinnie DeCarlo). He turned pro in 1952 and boxed 9 times compiling a record of: W - 5 L - 2 D - 2 KO – 2
2/23/52-Leroy Patterson, Philadelphia-----W 4
3/15/52-Frank Magdaleno, Philadelphia-KOby 1
3/22/52-Jimmy Curtis, Philadelphia-------KO 2
4/5/52-Calvin Patterson, Philadelphia-----KO 2
4/26/52-Dave Bowie, Philadelphia---------W 4
5/10/52-Ike White, Philadelphia-----------W 4
5/17/52-Billy Griffin, Philadelphia----------D 4
11/22/52-Chick Alexander, Philadelphia----D 6
12/6/52-Chick Alexander, Philadelph---KOby 6
Provided by: Chuck Hasson, Philadelphia Boxing Historian
Joe was inducted into the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame on 15 May 1988 under the name Joey McCausland.
Occupation Roofer for 38 years & was in the Teamsters Union
Member of Local 30
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Joe & Gracie Ferguson had 4 daughters
* Joe married Eileen Donahue
Joe & Eileen had I son & 10 children between them.
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Obituary from the Philadelphia Inquirer:
McCAUSLAND, JOSEPH E. August 22, 2008, beloved husband of the late Eileen (nee Donahue). Devoted father of Gene (Marie), Sharon (Thomas), Maureen, Eileen (William), Sheila, Sean (Dorothy), Mark, Robert (Gina), Jane (Thomas) and Michael (Joan); also survived by 26 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Joe was a retired member of Local 30 and the PA Boxing Hall of Fame. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Tues. eve 6-9 P.M. and also Wed. 8:30-9:15 A.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME, 1428 E. Columbia Ave. (at Fkd. Ave.) followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M., Visitation B.V.M. Church. Int. Holy Sepulchre Cem. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Visitation B.V.M. School, 2625 "B" Street, Phila., PA 19125 in his memory would be appreciated.
Cause of death Prostrate cancer
Family Members
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Mary Elizabeth McCausland Ervin-Schimpf
1916–2005
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William Thomas "Little Bill" McCausland Sr
1917–1998
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Roseanne "Sis" McCausland Minninger-Kraft
1918–2004
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Robert James "Bob" McCausland
1919–2005
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John Dunne "Lefty" McCausland
1921–2000
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Thomas L. "Tom or Tommy" McCausland
1923–1964
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Alexander James "Al" McCausland
1924–2003
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Margaret "Peggy" McCausland Koehler-Kerrigan
1925–1988
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Sarah McCausland
1927–1927
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Michael Francis "Mike" McCausland
1928–1995
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Elizabeth M "Betty" McCausland Murray
1930–1979
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Susan Ceceila "Sue" McCausland Heiler
1932–2003
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