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Some info. I looked up:
His real name was John Elroy Sanford.
Foxx earned the nickname (Redd) due to his reddish hair and complexion. His second stage name was taken from baseball player Jimmie Foxx.
The character of Fred Sanford (from his 'Sanford and Son' TV show) was named after Foxx's own brother, Fred, who had died.
He was one of the first black comics to play to white audiences on the Las Vegas Strip.
I certainly would like to find a photo of this sign in place from back when ...Tabs? Anyone?
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