The original 1938 prison archive of Rocky Barbella

The original 1938 prison archive of Rocky Barbella

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This is an extraordinary and rare piece of boxing history. The original 1938 prison archive of Rocky Barbella, who would later be famously known as Rocky Graziano, one of the greatest middleweight boxers of all time. Rocky was arrested in 1938 at just the age of 19 after breaking into a cafe to steal cigarettes, wine, and other articles valued at a total of $63. Most significant are his original mug shots, fingerprint records, and prison intake questionnaire in which he defiantly declares: “I am going to be a Boxer when I get out.” To then become the middleweight champion in 1947. Recently sold by Pawn Index.

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