Jersey Joe Walcott the Democratic primary to Spencer H. Smith, Jr. That same year he was named director of community relations for Camden. In 1971, he ran again for Camden County Sheriff. He defeated Republican William Strang in the general election. He was the first African-American to serve as Sheriff in Camden County. He served as chairman of the New Jersey State Athletic Commission from 1975 until 1984, when he stepped down at the mandatory retirement age of 70. Walcott was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York. In 2013, Walcott was inducted into the New Jersey Hall
Sport in Jersey Club organise cycle sport events. The Jersey Cycling Association Youth Academy promotes youth participation. Equipe Flamme Rouge concentrates on coaching, mentoring and European Sportive events. The Rubis International Criterium and Road Race Weekend was formed in 2009 by Velo Sport Jersey Cycling Club. Jersey hosted time trials of the Tour de Bretagne in 2007, and a full leg in 2010. There are a number of golf courses, including La Moye Golf Club. Two golfers from Jersey have won The Open Championship seven times between them, Harry Vardon winning six times and Ted Ray winning once. Harry and Ted also won