Jersey Joe Walcott
Subtitle: a boxing biography
By: James Curl ; foreword by Vincent Cream II
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
ISBN-13: 9780786468225
Subjects: African American boxers; Boxers (Sports); Biography
Description: "This biography details Jersey Joe Walcott's youth, his dismal early career, and his legendary climb to become the heavyweight champion of the world at age 37, at the time making him the oldest man to ever win the coveted title. This work provides an intimate look at one of the grittiest, most determined boxers of the 20th century"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.