LAMOTTA, JAKE ORIGINAL PHOTO (CIRCA 1950 AS MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION)

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 an original, first generation photograph of Jake LaMotta. Circa 1950 as world middleweight champion.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is a black & white, 8" x 10" first generation photograph. Photographer stamp on the reverse.  Bold, clear image. Minor creasing. No tears. Edge wear on white border.