Lot 40
Robinson, Sugar Ray & LaMotta, Jake. Historic 8 x 10 inch black and white Photograph Signed by both contestants in the February 14, 1951 St. Valentine Day's Massacre at Chicago, Illinois. The photograph shows LaMotta attempting to dodge a blow from Robinson. LaMotta signed "Raging Bull / Jake LaMotta" on his right arm and Robinson signed "Best wishes / Sugar Ray Robinson" on his chest. LaMotta and Robinson had fought five times before; Robinson had won four of the fights and LaMotta one. Robinson won this one by a technical knockout in the 13th-round. The photograph is double-matted in beige linen with gilt liners; a plaque at top describes the fight and one at the bottom has the names of the fighters and the date and place of the fight. Handsomely framed to an overall size of 28 16¼ inches.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection.
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