ROBINSON, SUGAR RA SOUVENIR PIN (RARE EARLY 1940'S)

Sugar Ray Robinson (Walker Smith, Jr.) became a professional fighter on October 4, 1940. He defeated Tommy Bell on December 20, 1946 to win the World Welterweight Title. He defeated Jake LaMotta on February 14, 1951 to win the World Middleweight Title. He would eventually win that title on four additional occasions. In a career which ran until 1965 he would claim victories over Gene Fullmer, Carmen Basilio, Kid Gavilan, Bobo Olson, Rocky Graziano, Henry Armstrong and Randy Turpin. Offered here is an original souvenir pin of Sugar RRobinson issued ithe early 1940's at the beginning of his career.
This is a rare, original, metallic pin which pictures a young Sugar Ray Robinson. Bold, clear image. Pin firmly attached to back. Minor oxidation on the reverse. No dents or scratches. 1/4" in diameter.