On his elementary school playground, Thad Cox was bullied because of his stutter.
In middle school he met Peggy, whose support helped him to feel more comfo.
Growing up in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the 1940s and 50s, Cox did what many children who stutter do-he coped with difficult situations and, little by little, gained confidence.
Counseled by an older brother, he challenged his chief tormentor to a boxing match at the Boys\' Club, went the distance (three rounds), and gained some confidence.
On his elementary school playground, Thad Cox was bullied because of his stutter