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Rocky Marciano Photos, Ticket Stub, Pin and Related Telegram.
Lot 133. Rocky Marciano Photos, Ticket Stub, Pin and Related Telegram. Four 8” x 10” black & white photos, including one dated 1953, capture the undefeated heavyweight champion prior to fights or in informal settings. One shows him with his manager, Al Weill. Three photos have staple holes in the corners; otherwise, two are vg+ to ex and two are ex-m. The ticket stub, for a working press member, is for the July 28, 1952 Yankee Stadium bout between Marciano and Harry “Kid” Matthews. Marciano knocked him out in the second round. Technically g, the stub looks better. Interestingly, it states “Ladies Not Admitted.” A related telegram gives a Providence reporter directions for obtaining his press credentials. Also included is a 3 ½” violet, black and white pin that pictures Marciano. The text says “Rocky Marciano, Brockton Blockbuster, 1923-1969. Nm-m.
Winning Bid $50.
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