Is Popeye based on a real person?

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POPEYE was based on Frank 'Rocky' Fiegel. Fiegel was a local tough guy. He was small and wiry, just like POPEYE! There are many local legends told of his incredible strength, and his ability to fight. On September 7, 1996, Fiegel's formerly unmarked grave was marked with a headstone. The marker is inscripted with the 1929 version of Segar's Popeye character. This version of Popeye most resembles his 'real life' counterpart. http://www.everwonder.com/david/popeye/based.html gives information on whoi other characters were based on. Jul 03 02, 7:34 AM

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