Anecdotes

Had been a Light Heavyweight Boxer in the Pro ranks prior to his acting career.

His career in professional boxing as a ranked light heavyweight included a stint as a sparring partner for heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano.

He is buried in national cemetery in Riverside, CA.

Was considered for the role of Toro Moreno in Plus dure sera la chute (1956), but lost out to pro wrestler Mike Lane.

Served as a paratrooper in the US Army, during which time he became the Middleweight Boxing Champ of Asiatic Forces.

His mother was a Yaqui Native Mexican and his father was also a Native Mexican, but not a Yaqui.

At the time of his death he had four children, 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Was taught by nuns in Catholic elementary school.