Jake LaMotta (1922-2017) Middleweight Champion. LaMotta was a fearsome brawler, the “Bronx Bull” became the world middleweight champion in 1949, and engaged in several memorable bouts with fellow champion Sugar Ray Robinson before retiring in 1954. His 1970 autobiography was adapted into Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed 1980 biopic Raging Bull, which starred Robert De Niro as LaMotta.
10” x 8” composite photograph signed, “To Paul & Eileen Best Wishes Jake LaMotta Raging Bull”.
“The Raging Bull” Boxer JAKE LaMOTTA – Photo Signed
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Jake LaMotta (1922-2017) Middleweight Champion. LaMotta was a fearsome brawler, the “Bronx Bull” became the world middleweight champion in 1949, and engaged in several memorable bouts with fellow champion Sugar Ray Robinson before retiring in 1954. His 1970 autobiography was adapted into Martin Scorsese’s acclaimed 1980 biopic Raging Bull, which starred Robert De Niro as LaMotta.
10” x 8” composite photograph signed, “To Paul & Eileen Best Wishes Jake LaMotta Raging Bull”.