Description: (American Professional Boxer Who Held the NYSAC, NBA, and the Ring Heavyweight Titles From 1951 to 1952)
Jersey Joe Walcott was a renowned American professional boxer who held multiple heavyweight titles during his career. He made history by becoming the oldest man to win the title at the age of 37, a record that remained unbroken for over thirty years. Although his time as world champion was brief, Walcott was widely regarded as one of the top heavyweights of the 1940s and 1950s. Following his retirement from boxing, he pursued opportunities in acting, refereeing matches, and assumed important roles in sports and public service.