After he retired he went to work in the Juvenile Division of the Camden (NJ) Police Department. In 1965 he was appointed as Camden's Assistant Director of Public Safety.
Born Arnold Cream, he changed his professional name to Jersey Joe Walcott in honor of an early 20th-century boxer his father greatly admired.
Defeated Ezzard Charles twice.
Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1983.
Was the first fighter to knock down Rocky Marciano.
Was the oldest man to win the World's Heavyweight Title until George Foreman broke the record.
Won the World's Heavyweight Boxing Championship in his 5th attempt.
World heavyweight boxing champion, 1951-52. Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990.