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Jake LaMotta – Original Press Photos – Lot of 3. 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. On offer is this lot of 3 vintage original press photos. Two of the Middleweight Champion Jake LaMotta with his lovely wife Vicki LaMotta, son Jackie Jr. plus one of brother Joey.
