Personal Life
Bruce grew up in the Balby area of Doncaster and, in his youth, was known to be a member of the 'Carr Hill' gang, a mixture of girls and boys who grew up together within the area. In December 1946, he married Nora Speight (b 14 July 1922 Doncaster; d. 2 July 2008), with whom he had one son, Bruce, and one daughter, Janet. Although Bruce himself was a well known, well respected boxer, so also was his brother, Billy, who himself fought. The family were renowned for their boxing and wrestling prowess within the Balby region, where they grew up.
He ended his days in retirement after running a pub in his home town of Doncaster.
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