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Abe Simon
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Born
1913
·
Long Island, New York, USA
Died
October 24
,
1969
·
New York, USA
(heart attack)
Birth name
Abraham Simon
Nicknames
"Big" Abe Simon
"Skyscrapper" Abe Simon
"Long Island" Abe Simon
Height
6′ 4½″ (1.94 m)
Mini Bio
Abe Simon was born in 1913 in Long Island, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for
On the Waterfront (1954)
,
The United States Steel Hour (1953)
and
Man Against Crime (1949)
. He was married to Rita Renee (Siebel) Simon. He died on October 24, 1969 in New York, USA.
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Spouse
Rita Renee (Siebel) Simon
(? - 1969) (his death, 2 children)
Trivia
Was a professional boxer. Fought thirteen rounds with 'Brown Bomber' Joe Louis in 1941. Boxed him again, for the heavyweight title on March 27, 1942.
Fought Joe Louis twice for the World Heavyweight Boxing Title
In 1942 became the last Jewish fighter to fight for the Heavyweight Title
Compiled a 38-10 record with 27 knockouts.
Knocked out future heavyweight champ Jersey Joe Walcott in 6 rounds
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