George Godfrey date of birth:
January 25, 1897
How old was George Godfrey when died?
50
Where was George Godfrey born?
Mobile, Alabama
When did George Godfrey die?
August 13, 1947
Where did George Godfrey die?
Los Angeles, California, United States
How tall is George Godfrey?
6' 3" (190 cm)
George Godfrey body shape:
Athletic
What color are George Godfrey's eyes?
Black
What color is George Godfrey's hair?
Black
Is George Godfrey gay or straight?
Straight
What is George Godfrey's ethnicity?
Black
What is George Godfrey nationality?
American
What is George Godfrey's occupation?
Boxer
Short Biography
George Godfrey (II) "The Leiperville Shadow" (January 25, 1897 – August 13, 1947) was the ring name of Feab S. Williams, a heavyweight boxer from the state of Alabama who fought from 1919-1937. He named himself after George "Old Chocolate" Godfrey, a Black Canadian boxer from the bare-knuckle boxing days who had been a top name during the John L. Sullivan era. Old Chocolate had been the fourth fighter to reign as World Colored Heavyweight Champion while the second George Godfrey was the 20th fighter to hold the colored heavyweight title.