West Brunswick Township in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Jersey Joe Walcott

1914 - 1994

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

1. Jersey Joe Walcott Marker

Inscription.

In 1951, Walcott won the world heavy-weight title in his third rematch with Ezzard Charles, becoming the oldest to hold that title at age 37 until the era of George Foreman. He lost his title to Rocky Marciano in 1952. He compiled a pro record of 53 wins, 18 losses & 1 draw - 33 wins by knockout.

Erected by Fighter's Heaven.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.

Location. 40° 38.243′ N, 76° 5.753′ W. Marker is in West Brunswick Township, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is on the Fighter's Heaven (Muhammad Ali's Training Camp) grounds, west of the Gym. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 58 Sculps Hill Road, Orwigsburg PA 17961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jack Johnson (a few steps from this marker); Floyd Patterson (a few steps from this marker); Kid Gavilan (within shouting distance of this marker); Willie Pep (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugar Ray Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Graziano (within shouting distance of this marker); Archie Moore (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Rocky Marciano (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Brunswick Township.

Also see . . .
1. Jersey Joe Walcott (Britannica). (Submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Jersey Joe Walcott Boxing Record. (Submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. 'Jersey Joe' Walcott (New Jersey Hall of Fame). (Submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. Fighter's Heaven: Muhammad Ali's Training Camp. (Submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 13, 2023

2. Jersey Joe Walcott Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.