How Tate became the champ; Verso: Gerrie Coetzee versus Big John Tate. Big John the quiet American from Knoxville, Tennessee, was world heavyweight champ long before he stepped into the ring at Loftus Versveld. And the secret of his success was the small man with big voice whispering in the champ's ear. That man is Ace Miller.
Image Number: APN758498

APN758498

Title: BAHA Drum Magazine cover, South Africa edition, November 1979 Description: How Tate became the champ; Verso: Gerrie Coetzee versus Big John Tate. Big John the quiet American from Knoxville, Tennessee, was world heavyweight champ long before he stepped into the ring at Loftus Versveld. And the secret of his success was the small man with big voice whispering in the champ's ear. That man is Ace Miller. City: Johannesburg Province or State: Gauteng Country: South Africa Date Created: 02-11-1979 Creator: Drum Covers Credit Notice: Axel Zajaczex / Drum Covers / Bailey's African History Archive / african.pictures Keywords: