Family and Friends

    Billy is in the middle next to the wall with some friends.  His brother Jackie is second from the left.

    Billy reconciles with his father in law, former major league ballplayer "Greenfield" Jimmy Smith after their much publicized fight which cost Billy his rematch with Joe Louis in 1942 after breaking his hand.

    One of many fights between Billy and younger brother Jackie.

        Billy's Dad, William Conn, paddling younger brother Jackie.

    Billy is greeted by promoter Mike Jacobs on right, and others after a fight.

    Billy and wife Mary Louise with Mike Jacobs and his wife at the premier of "The Pittsburgh Kid".

    Billy and wife Mary Louise in the surf at Ocean City, NJ where they vacationed every summer.  This picture was used on the first page of Frank Deford's classic Sports Illustrated article, "The Boxer and the Blonde".

    Billy with his handlers at training camp.

     Billy holding his son, Tim.

    Billy comparing his arm size with manager Johnny Ray.

    Billy with Aunts Mary, Kitty, and Rose

    Billy with Mary Louise before they were married.

    Billy is greeted by his Dad and brother Frank in the background after a fight.

    Billy wraps younger brother Jackie's hand who had some professional fights as well.

    Billy at a banquet held for him by the city of Pittsburgh with Art Rooney, sons Billy, Michael, and Tim, wife Mary Louise, and former Pirates announcer Bob Prince.

    Billy with wife Mary Louise.

    Billy with friend Elsie Hillman.

    Billy with friends Tom Bowler and Milton Jaffee at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas.

    Billy with daughter Suzanne and Rev. Robert Wallace at granddaughter Milena's Baptism.

    Portrait by photographer, Tom Droege, taken in 1986.

    Billy Conn Boulevard street dedication in 2001.  Mayor Tom Murphy standing next to Mary Louise Conn at the podium.

    Mayor Tom Murphy at the podium dedicating Billy Conn Boulevard.  Future Pittsburgh Mayor Bob       O'Connor pictured in the background.

    Mary Louise and Billy Conn together in the 1970's.

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