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HISTORY: Jake La Motta was born on July 10, 1922 in Bronx, New York. He began his professional career on March 3, 1941. He won the World Middleweight Title on June 16, 1949 stopping Marcel Cerdan in 10 rounds. Posted career victories over Sugar Ray Robinson, Tommy Bell, Fritzie Zivic, Bob Satterfield and Laurent Dauthuille. His career mark was 83-19-4. Known as "The Bronx Bull" he will forever be remembered as the subject of the popular movie RAGING BULL. Presented here is a photo of Jake LaMotta posing with Rocky Graziano and Martha Raye. This was Jake's first appearance as an entertainer. The photo has been signed by both Rocky Graziano and Jake LaMotta.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original photo. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not torn. Tiny crease in lower right corner. Minor edge wear. 8" x 10." Boldly signed by both Rocky Graziano and Jake LaMotta in blue ink. It is noted on the reverse that both autographs were obtained at the Luis Rodriguez-Wilbert McClure fight at Madison Square Garden on October 18, 1963.
