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Ezzard Charles(1921-1975)

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Ezzard Charles was born on 7 July 1921 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA. He was married to Gladys Gartrell. He died on 27 May 1975 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
BornJuly 7, 1921
DiedMay 27, 1975(53)
BornJuly 7, 1921
DiedMay 27, 1975(53)
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Known for

The Knockout Parade (1953)
The Knockout Parade
  • Self - Prize Fighter
  • 1953
Pabst Blue Ribbon Bouts
8.6
TV Series
  • Self
  • Self - Guest
Johnny Bratton in Gillette Cavalcade of Sports (1944)
Gillette Cavalcade of Sports
8.3
TV Series
  • Self - Guest
  • Self - Guest appearance in ring
ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961)
ABC's Wide World of Sports
7.6
TV Series
  • Self(archive footage)

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  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • July 7, 1921
    • Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA
  • Died
    • May 27, 1975
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA(complications from Lou Gehrig's disease)
  • Spouse
    • Gladys Gartrell1949 - May 27, 1975 (his death, 3 children)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography

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  • Trivia
    Defeated Joe Louis on September 27, 1950 to become the undisputed heavyweight World Boxing Champion. Before the fight, Louis had a career record of 60-1.
  • Nicknames
    • The Cincinnati Flash
    • The Cincinnati Cobra

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  • When did Ezzard Charles die?
    May 27, 1975
  • How did Ezzard Charles die?
    Complications from Lou Gehrig's disease
  • How old was Ezzard Charles when he died?
    53 years old
  • Where did Ezzard Charles die?
    Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • When was Ezzard Charles born?
    July 7, 1921

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