- He was known affectionately in Mount Isa as "Big Al" and was apparently well known and respected in the town. "Big Al" was a noted amateur heavyweight boxer before the war.
- When "Big Al" arrived in Mount Isa he needed an eye operation. They had to build an oversize operating table to accommodate "Big Al" who was 6 foot 5 inches tall and very solidly built. He was operated on by an Australian Army Doctor.
- He was also active in Munich with charitable work for orphans.
- He was Joe Louis' sparring partner at some stage and fought Joe Louis in an exhibition fight in California in 1948.
- After Jimmy Johnston, Al Hoosman's manager died in 1946, his contract was bought by Billa Daly and Tex Sullivan.
- After serving in the US Army during World War II, he settled in Germany and eventually began acting in German films.
- Originally a boxer, he won the Golden Gloves Championship in 1939.
- He enlisted in the US Army in Los Angeles, California on 23 November 1940.
- Al Hoosman once fought an exhibition with Mike Klomp on 3 July 1936.
- He apparently fought on the same amateur tournament as Sugar Ray Robinson.
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