LAMOTTA, JAKE THEATRE PROGRAM (1955-THE MILKY WAY)

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. Presented here is an original theatre program for Jake LaMotta appearing in the play The Milky Way in Miami in 1955.
This is an original 4 page theatre program which names LaMotta on the cover and inside. Tight binding. Crease in lower right corner. Several tape residue stains inside and on back cover from mounting. Edge and corner wear and some small edge tears. Very scarce. 6" x 9."