Jersey Joe Walcott
Chronology
| 1914 | Born in Merchantville, New Jersey, on January 31 |
| 1927 | Quits school to help support family after father dies |
| 1930 | Turns professional on September 9 |
| 1941-45 | Works in Camden, New Jersey, shipyard, fighting rarely |
| 1945 | Embarks on comeback trail under guidance of promoter Felix Bocchicchio |
| 1953 | Retires from boxing |
| 1965 | Officiates at Ali-Liston fight on May 25 |
| 1994 | Dies in Camden, New Jersey, on February 25 |
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