Jersey Joe Walcott
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Summary
Jersey Joe Walcott was born on January 31, 1914[1], in New Jersey[2]. He died on February 25, 1994[3], in Camden[4]. He worked as a boxer[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,800 views/month, #6,797 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Merchantville[8]
- Place of burial: Pennsauken[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Position held: chairman of the New Jersey State Athletic Commission[11]
- Award received: New Jersey Hall of Fame[12], International Boxing Hall of Fame[13], WBA World Heavyweight Champion[14], The Ring World Heavyweight Champion[15], Sugar Ray Robinson Award[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Democratic Party[18]
- Commons category: Jersey Joe Walcott[19]
- Sport: boxing[20]
- Family name: Cream[21]
- Given name: Arnold[22], Raymond[23]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 71[24]
- Number of wins: 51[25]
- Number of losses: 18[26]
- Number of draws/ties: 2[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Birth name: Arnold Raymond Cream[29]
- Country for sport: United States[30]
- Height: 183 cm[31]
- Sports discipline competed in: heavyweight[32]
Why It Matters
Jersey Joe Walcott has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Jersey Joe Walcott born?
Jersey Joe Walcott's place of birth was New Jersey[2].
Where did Jersey Joe Walcott die?
Jersey Joe Walcott passed away in Camden[4].
What did Jersey Joe Walcott do for work?
Jersey Joe Walcott worked as a boxer[5] and politician[6].
What awards did Jersey Joe Walcott receive?
Honors received include New Jersey Hall of Fame[12], International Boxing Hall of Fame[13], WBA World Heavyweight Champion[14], and The Ring World Heavyweight Champion[15].