Fox started his career in the publishing industry as a newsboy in New York City. He later worked as a printer's apprentice and a journalist, eventually becoming a publisher in his own right. In 1877, he founded the National Police Gazette, a weekly magazine that quickly gained a reputation for sensational and sometimes scandalous reporting on crime, sports, and politics.
Under Fox's leadership, the Police Gazette became one of the most widely read and profitable magazines in the United States. He expanded the magazine's coverage to include popular sports like boxing and horse racing and capitalized on the growing interest in celebrity culture by featuring interviews with famous athletes and entertainers. The magazine also became known for its racy photographs and illustrations, which often featured scantily clad women.
Fox's success with the Police Gazette led him to launch other publications, including The New York Morning Telegraph and The New York Standard. He also branched out into book publishing, releasing titles in a variety of genres, from true crime to romance.
Despite his success, Fox's career was not without controversy. He was frequently criticized for the sensationalism and sometimes dubious accuracy of his publications. He was also accused of promoting gambling and other vices through his coverage of sports and entertainment.
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4549 issues
1845-1977
Under publisher Richard K. Fox beginning in 1877, it became the forerunner of the men's lifestyle magazine, the illustrated sports
/ Under publisher Richard K. Fox beginning in 1877, it became the forerunner of the men's lifestyle magazine, the illustrated sports weekly, the girlie/pin-up magazine, the celebrity gossip column, Guinness World Records-style competitions, and modern tabloid/sensational journalism.
In its heyday it was immensely influential. In the first part of the 20th century, the United States became the centre for professional boxing. It was generally accepted that the "world champions" were those listed by the Police Gazette.
During the Great Depression in 1932, the Police Gazette ceased publication, and was sold at auction. In 1933 it was revived and appeared twice a month, taking on more of the flavor of a girlie magazine, continuing for many decades. The tabloid finally ceased print publication in 1977.
24 issues
1896-1930
Annual sports guide produced by the hugely popular National Police Gazette newspaper. The guide focused primarily on
/ Annual sports guide produced by the hugely popular National Police Gazette newspaper. The guide focused primarily on boxing (or pugilism as it was called in it's day). There was also extensive coverage of other popular sports at the time, including baseball.
10 issues
1904-1913