Central Waterfront in Camden in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jersey Joe Walcott
New Jersey Hall of Fame
"Both in his athletic career and as a public servant, he spent his life breaking barriers and redefining success."- Jersey Joe Walcott
- Louis Cappelli, Jr.
Born: January 31, 1914
Died: Februry 25, 1994
Hometown: Merchantville, New Jersey
Inducted to New Jersey Hall of Fame: 2013
Born Arnold Raymond Cream, Walcott took the name of his idol, a welterweight champion from Barbados, before becoming a professional boxer at the age of 16. Determined to achieve his dream, Walcott won the heavyweight title on his fifth try at the age of 37 and held the record as the oldest heavyweight champion until 1994. Walcott retired from boxing in 1953 after a 23-year career but remained active as a referee and later as chairman of the NJ State Athletic Commission. After retiring, Walcott worked for the Camden County Corrections Department and became the first African American to serve as Sheriff of Camden County.
Erected by New Jersey Hall of Fame. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 1914.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Martin E. Dempsey, 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (here, next to this marker); Buzz Aldrin (a few steps from this marker); Laurie Hernandez (a few steps from this marker); Walt Whitman (within shouting distance of this marker); Wyclef Jean (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark & Scott Kelly (within shouting distance of this marker); Clara Barton (within shouting distance of this marker); Kool & the Gang (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 21, 2023
2. Introductory panel for the New Jersey Hall of Fame walk
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
