Rocky Marciano Signed Photo Autograph Schaefer Beer York Worlds Fair Program
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1964-65 NY World's FairSchaefer "Great Moments in Sports" Autographed by Rockey Marciano
Description: Up for sale is a 1964-1965 NY World's Fair Schaefer Beer "Great Momentsin Sports" booklet. 16 pages and measures 6" x 3.5". This rarepiece of ephemera was distributed at the Schaefer Center at the fair andhighlights the following popular athletes of the time; Johnny Unitas, BobCousey, Oscar Robertson, Don Bragg, Doug Ford, Bobby Thomson, Frankie Frisch, Rocky Marciano, Roc...ky Graziano and Bill Russell. These athletes hosteddifferent events and greeted guests during the fair. What makes this booklet sospecial is that it was autographed by Rocky Marciano.
I have not had this graded or authenticated. I have no reason to think this is fake in any way. It was sold to me with other old paperwork and not as an autograph. The Autograph was discovered by me personally. I realize this is not a full signature and assume this was done to not obstruct his picture in the program. There is currently another listed like this for $1199 that is PSA/DNA Authenticated and certified. Mine is in better condition and includes the whole booklet..
About Rockey: Rocky Marciano (September 1, 1923 - August 31, 1969) born Rocco Francis Marchegiano held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1952 to 1956 and is the only heavyweight champion to go undefeated and untied throughout his career (49-0). Rocky grew up just south of Boston and enjoyed a normal upbringing, playing football and baseball while weightlifting and boxing with homemade equipment. Marciano began pursuing his boxing career after dropping out of high school and spending two years in the United States Army during World War II. He won the 1946 Amateur Armed Forces boxing tournament. The Rock posted a 9-4 amateur record before turning pro after a third round knock out of Lee Epperson in 1947, his first of a string of 16 bouts where he knocked out his opponent prior to the fifth round. From 1948 to 1952, Marciano knocked out contender after contender and faced only three opponents who would go the distance (10 rounds) before losing by decision (Don Mogard, Ted Lowry (2) and Roland La Starza). On October 26, 1951 he took down former heavyweight champion Joe Louis to go 38-0. Rocky finally had a shot at the title and beat Jersey Joe Walcott on September 23, 1952 in a 13-round TKO. In the rematch six months later, Marciano dropped Walcott in the first round to retain the title. He successfully defended his title six more times over the next three years including two bouts with former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles and his final fight against light heavyweight champion Archie Moore. Rocky Marciano finished his career with a 49-0 record as back problems forced him into retirement. Rocky was tragically killed in a plane crash in 1969, one day prior to his 46th birthday. In 1969, Marciano died in a plane crash at the age of 46. Marciano was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990
Description: Up for sale is a 1964-1965 NY World's Fair Schaefer Beer "Great Momentsin Sports" booklet. 16 pages and measures 6" x 3.5". This rarepiece of ephemera was distributed at the Schaefer Center at the fair andhighlights the following popular athletes of the time; Johnny Unitas, BobCousey, Oscar Robertson, Don Bragg, Doug Ford, Bobby Thomson, Frankie Frisch, Rocky Marciano, Roc...ky Graziano and Bill Russell. These athletes hosteddifferent events and greeted guests during the fair. What makes this booklet sospecial is that it was autographed by Rocky Marciano.
I have not had this graded or authenticated. I have no reason to think this is fake in any way. It was sold to me with other old paperwork and not as an autograph. The Autograph was discovered by me personally. I realize this is not a full signature and assume this was done to not obstruct his picture in the program. There is currently another listed like this for $1199 that is PSA/DNA Authenticated and certified. Mine is in better condition and includes the whole booklet..
About Rockey: Rocky Marciano (September 1, 1923 - August 31, 1969) born Rocco Francis Marchegiano held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1952 to 1956 and is the only heavyweight champion to go undefeated and untied throughout his career (49-0). Rocky grew up just south of Boston and enjoyed a normal upbringing, playing football and baseball while weightlifting and boxing with homemade equipment. Marciano began pursuing his boxing career after dropping out of high school and spending two years in the United States Army during World War II. He won the 1946 Amateur Armed Forces boxing tournament. The Rock posted a 9-4 amateur record before turning pro after a third round knock out of Lee Epperson in 1947, his first of a string of 16 bouts where he knocked out his opponent prior to the fifth round. From 1948 to 1952, Marciano knocked out contender after contender and faced only three opponents who would go the distance (10 rounds) before losing by decision (Don Mogard, Ted Lowry (2) and Roland La Starza). On October 26, 1951 he took down former heavyweight champion Joe Louis to go 38-0. Rocky finally had a shot at the title and beat Jersey Joe Walcott on September 23, 1952 in a 13-round TKO. In the rematch six months later, Marciano dropped Walcott in the first round to retain the title. He successfully defended his title six more times over the next three years including two bouts with former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles and his final fight against light heavyweight champion Archie Moore. Rocky Marciano finished his career with a 49-0 record as back problems forced him into retirement. Rocky was tragically killed in a plane crash in 1969, one day prior to his 46th birthday. In 1969, Marciano died in a plane crash at the age of 46. Marciano was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990
