GRAZIANO, ROCKY VINTAGE SIGNED PHOTO

Rocky Graziano, born Thomas Rocco Barbella in New York City (1 January 1919 – May 22, 1990), was an Italian American boxer. Graziano was considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, often displaying the capacity to take his opponent out with a single punch. He was ranked 23rd on Ring Magazine's list of the greatest punchers of all time. Graziano's life story was the basis of the 1956 Oscar-winning drama film Somebody Up There Likes Me, based on his 1955 autobiography of the same title. The film starred Paul Newman and was directed by Robert Wise. Offered here is an original, promotional photograph of Rocky Graziano which he has signed and inscribed to boxing promoter Norman Rothschild.
This is an original, vintage, 9" x 10" photograph of Graziano as he looked at the height of his career. Boldly signed in ink, "To a great guy Norm Rothschild Your pal Rocky Graziano." Clipped at lower right corner. Edge wear. Mild compressions at edges and mild crease at upper left corner.