Ollie Pecord

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Ollie Pecord

Name: Ollie Pecord
Nationality: US American
Residence: Toledo, Ohio, USA
Officiating Record: Referee

Ollie Pecord was an early 20th century American referee best known for officiating the July 4, 1919 Jess Willard vs. Jack Dempsey world title bout. He died in Toldeo, Ohio, July 1, 1941 at the age of 71. According to the July 2 New York Times: "A professional baseball player a half century ago, he retired from the Columbus club of the old Western League in 1892 to become a prizefighter."