Shoebury’s Larry Gains family to honour unsung sports heroes

Shoebury: The Gains family recently unveiled a blue plaque for Larry Gains at the Shoebury Hotel. This plaque honors their ancestor, a heavyweight boxer who was often overlooked.

They started the Gains Heritage Foundation to celebrate other forgotten sports legends. Michael Gains, Larry’s great-grandson, wants to share these athletes’ stories. He believes many deserve more recognition.

Michael plans to highlight athletes like Cuthbert Taylor and Sam Langford. He feels their contributions to sports have been unfairly forgotten.

He aims to raise awareness through exhibitions and plaques. This way, communities can remember these unsung heroes.

Michael is asking for support to help register the Gains Heritage Foundation. He set up a GoFundMe page for those who want to contribute.

Larry Gains was a world-class boxer in the 1940s. He faced many challenges due to racial bans in boxing. Despite this, he won several heavyweight titles.

Michael finds learning about Larry’s life inspiring. He wants to keep Larry’s legacy alive and honor his incredible journey. You can support Michael’s efforts at gofund.me/f9977eef.