MARCIANO, ROCKY WELCOME HOME PENNANT (1952-AFTER WINNING TITLE)

On September 23, 1952 World Heavyweight Champion Jersey Joe Walcott defended his title against Rocky Marciano at Municipal Stadium in Philadelphia. Marciano was well behind on points when he dramatically stopped Walcott in the 13th round with one of the most memorable punches thrown in the history of boxing. The era of Rocky Marciano's reign as World Heavyweight Champion had begun. Presented here is an original Rocky Marciano Welcome Home felt pennant which was issued after he won the title to welcome him back to his hometown Brockton, Massachusetts.
This is an original, illustrated felt pennant. Includes a boxer in fight pose and in gold lettering, WELCOME HOME ROCKY MARCIANO BROCKTON, MASS. Some fading to background. Some moth holes. Backed by paper which can be removed. Edge wear. Tack holes in corners. 25" long. Extremely rare, the only example we have offered.