Stanley Ketchel, left, fights Billy Papke for the world middleweight title on Nov. 26, 1908, in California. Ketchel lost the belt to Papke months earlier, but won it back in this fight with an ...

Stanley Ketchel’s end is just as enigmatic. Having more or less retired and relocated to a ranch in Missouri, he was shot by his hired hand as he sat down to breakfast one morning.

Stanley Ketchel may not be the biggest name in boxing history, but he’s a champion nonetheless and a celebrated member of the local Polish community. That’s why the Polish Heritage Society of ...

Jefferson Ketchel keeps Stanley Ketchel’s memory alive, holding onto scrapbooks and photographs. For his kids, the day was a chance to learn more about their shared history.

Stanley Ketchel's 74-year-old father initially was believed murdered. Police questioned Stanley's brothers, who quickly were exonerated when the coroner ruled the death a suicide.

Stanley Ketchel certainly knew some people. Rumours persist that he and his family had ties with Cole Younger of the James Gang. Ketchel’s ring battles are the stuff of legend and talked about ...

Stanley Ketchel Boxing flashback: Stanley Ketchel. One hundred three years ago this weekend, Downtown Milwaukee taverns ran out of champagne when Stanley Ketchel guzzled, sprayed and bathed ...

Stanley Ketchel was only 24 when shot in the back by a ranch hand on the 860-acre Webster County ranch of Rollin P. Dickerson. News Sports Outdoors Opinion Ozarks Life Advertise Obituaries ...

LA PLATA, Md. — Stanley Ketchel, 88, of La Plata, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Stanley Ketchel’s graveside memorial at Holy Cross Cemetery was dedicated in 1912. Now, 113 years later, it is in need of restoration, including a new caulk seal.