LAMOTTA, JAKE & FAMILY WIRE PHOTO (1949)

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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 wire photo of world middleweight champion Jake LaMotta with his son and wife Vicki looking over newspaper story about contender Sugar Ray Robinson's victory over Steve Belloise.
This is an original International News Photos wire photo with their stamp and caption on the back. Bold, clear image. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor edge wear. 7" x 8 1/2."

Size: 7 x 8 1/2

Condition: excellent