Keep in mind - not all of the heroes we recognize are perfect. If you look hard enough - you’ll find a reason to disqualify anybody from admiration. We propose a better plan, though - look for the good first. You can learn a good lesson from anyone if you are willing.

Growing up as an Irish Immigrant at the turn of the last century usually meant you’d be tough - and prone to fighting. Young John grew up on the streets of South Boston - but his parents had hoped he’d be a Catholic Priest - not known for their fisticuffs.

John dropped out of Boston College to try his hand at baseball. Eventually - bareknuckle boxing was his sport of choice. Despite the sport’s battle for legitimacy and eventual loss to a more sensible form of gloved boxing. (which John also excelled at.)

You might recognize John - his likeness has become a popular “tough guy” meme.

For being a hard as nails man with grit - for being skilled at his sport - today’s Man Crush Monday is John Sullivan