Wolcoff, Nat

Nicknamed "Whitey," Wolcoff was the New York Golden Gloves heavyweight (novice) champion in 1939.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Career Highlights:
After his Golden Gloves championship, Wolcoff turned professional as a heavyweight. In July 1939, he fought Sid Olden and outweighed his opponent by 17-pounds -- he knocked Olden out 71 seconds into the fight. Over the next month, he knocked out two more opponents, Leonard Neblett and Charley Fisher, both in the second-round.

Origin:
unknown

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(thank you to Vic Zimet for providing Wolcoff's name to the web site)