Carmen Basilio
American boxer (1927–2012)
1927 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
American boxer (1927–2012)
Born
April 2, 1927
Died
2012 (age ~85)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
boxer
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in Rochester
1927
Born in New York City (1927-04-02)
1990
AwardInternational Boxing Hall of Fame
2012
Died in Rochester
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Carmen Basilio?+
Carmen Basilio is American boxer (1927–2012). Born in 1927.
What does the name Carmen mean?+
The name Carmen means "A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Carmen Basilio born?+
Carmen Basilio was born on April 2, 1927.
When did Carmen Basilio die?+
Carmen Basilio died in 2012, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
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The name Carmen is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Spanish .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}". It is traditionally a female name.
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Carmen — April 2, 1927
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
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