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The first step in the process was to pour a
concrete foundation for Everett's headstone. This shot shows the plot
number 430-2. Prior to this, Tyrone's grave was an unmarked plot of
grass. |
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Tyrone is buried at Eden Cemetery in Collingdale,
PA. Eden is the oldest African American cemetery in the United States.
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Tyrone's mom, Doris, suggested that a photo be
added to the headstone. The Everett family chose this shot from a
variety of publicity photos we had in the archive. The shot shows
Everett as he looked shortly before his 1977 death. |
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The finished monument now marks the grave of
Tyrone Everett, uncrowned Junior Lightweight Champion. |
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Tyrone Everett was born on April 24, 1953. He died
about one month after his 24th birthday on May 26, 1977. |
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On December 10, 2005, members of Everett's family
- brother Mike, mother Doris, & brother Eddie were on hand for the
placement of Tyrone's headstone. Mike, Doris, Eddie, and John DiSanto
held a private service for Tyrone on that date. |
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