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Feb 13, 2012

Two years until Centennial

S/Sgt. Michael "Mike" Anthony Lacche (La'KAY), United States Army Welterweight Base Boxing Champion, Fort Kamehameha, Hawaii, 1942
Today would have been the 98th birthday of S/Sgt. Michael "Mike" Anthony Lacche, United States Army Welterweight Base Boxing Champion, Fort Kamehameha, Hawaii, 1942. In preparation for the Centennial anniversary of Mike Lacche's birthday on February 13, 2014, we are working with U.S. Army Historians to research and publish more details about his title run.

Mike Lacche was a great man, a devoted athlete and mentor. His legacy is alive and well today.

All athletes in Armed Services Sports represent the purity and  honor of true athletes and competitors; they are role models who deserve being honored. We also encourage you to visit and support Veterans of Foreign Wars.