PHILLY BOXING HISTORY


			Gypsy Joe's daughter, Charmaine Dancy, prepares her son (Harris look-alike & grandson) Freddy Dancy prior to the gravestone ceremony on October 28, 2006.

			The new gravestone was covered with red velvet until its unveiling by daughters Charmaine Dancy & Debra Merritt.

			Gypsy Joe's new headstone at Merion Memorial Park in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

			Gypsy Joe was born on December 1, 1945 and died March 6, 1990. He was 44 years old at the time of his death.

			Family Resemblance. Dead-ringers for the boxing legend: grandson Freddy Dancy and son Joe Lee Merritt celebrate at the Veteran Boxers Association (VBA) clubhouse in Port Richmond.

			Gypsy Joe's brother, Anthony Molock, author of the biography "Gypsy Joe Harris: Son of Philadelphia" addresses family and friends at the VBA. Joe Lee Merritt stands by with his father's PA Boxing Hall of Fame plaque.

			Harris sister Arneta Miller, the youngest of the family, talks about her big brother at the post-ceremony luncheon.

			Gypsy Joe's big sister Dai'iyah Waheed (a.k.a. Milky) reads her comments to those assembled at the boxing club.

			Sister Renee Fisher and family celebrate at the VBA luncheon.

			Gypsy Joe's family, including - daughter Debra Merritt (in white) and sister Pearl (behind Debra in red).