John Morrissey
John Morrissey was an Irish-born American, whose parents moved to New York State when he was a young child. He became a professional gambler, owning gambling houses in New York City in the 1850s and 1860s. In 1853 he challenged and defeated American boxing champion Yankee Sullivan, who was then recognized as the American champion. Morrissey became a U.S. Congressman...
