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Stanley C. Cox

1883 – 1942

American basketball player

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Lived 1883 – 1942 (aged 58). Stanley C. Cox was an American basketball player.

Stanley Cullen Cox (July 2, 1883 – June 7, 1942) was an American physician who was the head of the Medical Division of the Office of Civilian Defense at the time of his death in 1942. He was born in 1884 in South Hadley, Massachusetts. He attended Holyoke High School and Williston Academy before enrolling at the University of Michigan. He received a bachelor's degree from Michigan in 1908 and a medical degree in 1910. After receiving his medical degree from Michigan, Cox was employed at Gouverneur Hospital in New York for two years. He then returned to Holyoke, Massachusetts, where he went into private practice. He served as a military surgeon during World War I and became the head of the Medical Division of the Office of Civilian Defense during World War II. He was married to Almira Fay Leavitt in June 1912. They had three daughters and two sons. He died at age 58 in June 1942 from a heart attack while marching in an "On To Victory" parade in Holyoke.

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University of Michigan, University of Michigan Medical School, Holyoke High School
Also known as
Stanley Cullen Cox

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stanley C. Cox?

American basketball player (1883–1942)

When was Stanley C. Cox born?

Stanley C. Cox was born on 2 July 1883 in South Hadley.

When did Stanley C. Cox die?

Stanley C. Cox died on 7 June 1942 in Holyoke.

What was Stanley C. Cox's occupation?

Stanley C. Cox was a basketball player.

What nationality was Stanley C. Cox?

Stanley C. Cox was American.

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· Wikidata: Q7599507

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