Good News in History: Jersey Joe Walcott elected sheriff

What BBN said about it

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentJersey Joe Walcott was elected sheriff of Camden County, New Jersey, in nineteen seventy-one, and he won two to one.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe said his interest in delinquent children began after he lost the heavyweight belt to Rocky Marciano.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo he lost the belt, went into correctional facilities, and I assume ended up in charge of them. That's the only comeback I've heard where the other man gets no credit.

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   Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentMarciano never got a thank-you.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorRocky Marciano, career counselor.