ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY MEMORIAL RESOLUTION BY STATE OF CALIFORNIA (1989)

Sugar Ray Robinson (Walker Smith, Jr.) became a professional fighter on October 4, 1940. He defeated Tommy Bell on December 20, 1946 to win the World Welterweight Title. He defeated Jake LaMotta on February 14, 1951 to win the World Middleweight Title. He would eventually win that title on four additional occasions. In a career which ran until 1965 he would claim victories over Gene Fullmer, Carmen Basilio, Kid Gavilan, Bobo Olson, Rocky Graziano, Henry Armstrong and Randy Turpin. Offered here is the original Memorial Resolution issued by the State Of California upon the death of Sugar Ray Robinson in 1989. Issued on April 17, 1989 by Willie E. Brown, Speaker Of The Assembly.
This is the original resolution presented to the Robinson family by the State of Californis. The resolution is inside leather covers which have the State of California seal. In fine condition. Clean. No creases except the original fold to be placed in the booklet. No tears. 10 3/4" x 15."