Norman Van Court, Sr., or “Mr. Norman” as he was known at Norman’s Boxing Gym, heard the final bell on Sunday May 3, 2020 after 91 rounds. We thank Jesus for such a peaceful passing at home in bed surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter-in-law. Starting in 1939, Mr. Norman learned how to box at St Mary’s Gym in the French Quarter. He continued boxing after he joined the Marine Corps in 1947. When he was discharged, he returned to St. Mary’s Gym and Mr. Whitney. He later started training the kids of St. Bernard under his carport in Arabi, then he moved to his brother’s garage on Center Street when he had too many kids for the carport. With the help of the local politicians he eventually open the boxing gym on Community Street in the early 1960’s where it is still going strong to this day. In 2010, he was inducted into the St. Bernard Sports Hall of Fame. A few years ago, they named the street on side of the gym Mr. Norman St. He would say “I’m not even dead yet and they name the street after me Lol.” Whether a kid became a boxer or not didn’t matter to him; he said some kids just need a place to belong and they were welcome just trying to keep them off the street and away from drugs. You will be missed but surely not forgotten. From Golden Gloves to the Golden Gates. Enjoy Heaven Champ!