The Mucker · Character
Professor Cassidy
A professor who appears in the Chicago scenes.
minor
Also known as Cassidy
First appearance: part ii i the murder trial
Professor Cassidy shows up with force in Home Again. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Reunites with Billy in Chicago and arranges a sparring match against Battling Dago Pete.
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In Home Again: Reunites with Billy in Chicago and arranges a sparring match against Battling Dago Pete. Later, in The Gulf Between:…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Chicago Thugs & Boxers
- Main Love Triangle & Villains
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
Billy Byrne's psychological peak occurs when he experiences his first-ever "blue funk" and tremor of nervousne…
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See Professor Cassidy in part ii i the murder trial