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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 type 1, antique photo of Jake and Joey LaMotta from the 1940's during a training session.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This type 1, antique photo of Jake and Joey LaMotta is 8" x 10." Photographer stamp on the back. Small corner creases. Tack hole at top and edge wear with paper loss at lower border. Bold, clear image.
