Philip J. Rocco
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Philip J. Racco was born in Pennsylvania on 16 June 1915. He moved to North Hill, Akron, Ohio where he attended Bryan Elemenatary School and Jennings Junior High School.
Philip Racco became a professional boxer and changed his name to Rocco.
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The Akron Beacon Journal
(Akron, Ohio)
13 Jul 1941, Sun • Main Edition • Page 6
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The Akron Beacon Journal
(Akron, Ohio)
9 Sep 1945, Sun • Main Edition • Page 8
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The Akron Beacon Journal
(Akron, Ohio)
7 Mar 1943, Sun • Main Edition • Page 34
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