ROBINSON, SUGAR RAY MEMORIAL PIN (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. Presented here is an original memorial pin of Sugar Ray Robinson issued shortly after his death in 1989.
This is an original, illustrated souvenir pin. Bold color and print. Bold, clear image. No dents. Pin firmly attached to back. Clean front and back. Pin is scarce. 3 1/2" diameter.