Rocky Marciano Rocky Marciano Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969), best known as Rocky Marciano (), was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955. He held the world heavyweight title from 1952 to 1956, and retired undefeated as champion. His six title defenses were against Jersey Joe Walcott, Roland La Starza, Ezzard Charles (twice), Don Cockell and Archie Moore. Known for his relentless fighting style, formidable punching power, stamina and exceptionally durable chin, Marciano has been included by boxing historians in lists of the greatest boxers of all time, and is currently ranked by BoxRec
Bess Bolden Walcott moved to Painesville in Lake County. In June, 1908, Bolden graduated from Oberlin College and secured employment at Tuskeegee Institute. Bolden began her career as a science teacher at Tuskeegee and helped Booker T. Washington organize his library. In 1911, she married William Holbrook Walcott, who was also a professor at the Institute. In 1918, she began teaching English at the high school of the Institute. That same year, she pushed for the charter for a Red Cross chapter at Tuskegee. It would be the first black chapter granted in the United States. While Walcott was not the chairman, as