Years later, rectifying boxers' grave injustices
PHILADELPHIA - Hidden in a hilly corner of Merion Memorial Park, just outside the city limits of Philadelphia, are the gravestones of Beatrice Tate (born 3/14/20, died 5/6/99) and Nellie J. Garrett (1929-2001).
The cemetery is filled with mothers, fathers, sons and daughters - everyday people with names nobody knows except the family they left behind.
Between Beatrice Tate and Nellie Garrett, though, is a name whose mention will give pause to any boxing fan and bring a