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Toots Shor: The Storied New York Saloonkeeper Ranked
A tribute to Toots Shor, famed New York saloonkeeper, his 40-plus years shaping sports culture, from 33rd Street across from Madison Square Garden to the famed West 51st Street lodge. The piece recalls encounters with Hemingway, Sinatra, Berra, and Owney Madden, noting Shor's sharp loyalty, crowd presence, and influence across boxing, athletics, and high society. It reflects on his character, rivalries, and enduring place in New York’s social fabric.
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New York
Toots Shor
Big Apple
33Rd Street
Madison Square Garden
West 51St Street
Ernest Hemingway
Earl Warren
Yogi Berra
Paul Draper
Toots
Shor’s
Charles Chaplin
Charlie
Owney Madden
Madden
Big Frenchy la Mange
Billy LaHiff
Eddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Mead
Mike Jacobs
Armstrong
Georges Carpentier
Chamion
France
Jack Denpeny
Jimmy McLarnin
Billy Conn
Org Toots
Carpenter
Sherman Billingsley
Stork Club
Philadelphia
Paul Harron
Kerry