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MARCIANO, ROCKY (1924-1969). Photograph inscribed and signed ("Rocky Marciano") by Bob Gaffney (ink stamp on verso), n.p., n.d. [circa 1952]. 253 x 204 mm. (10 x 8 in.) including margins, some verticle creases, signed with white ink. A full-length standing portrait, inscribed on the upper portion of the image: "Roy Pitts 'Very Best' Rocky Marciano."
"He ended the career of Joe Louis, who had been forced out of retirement by money troubles. Marciano was heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, when he retired undefeated - and unlike Louis, stayed retired"--W.M.
"He ended the career of Joe Louis, who had been forced out of retirement by money troubles. Marciano was heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1956, when he retired undefeated - and unlike Louis, stayed retired"--W.M.