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HISTORY: Juan Laporte, also known as Juan La Porte (born November 24, 1959) is a former boxer who was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico. In 1982, La Porte won the vacant WBC featherweight title, forcing undefeated Colombian Mario "Martillo" Miranda to quit on his stool. Throughout his 22-year-long career, La Porte fought some of the greatest fighters of each decade, including Hall of Fame members Salvador Sanchez, Eusebio Pedroza, Azumah Nelson, Wilfredo Gomez, Barry McGuigan, Kostya Tszyu & Julio Cesar Chavez Sr. He retired in 1999 with a record of 40–16, with many of his losses being highly competitive, and sometimes controversial, affairs.
Offered here is a signed Official Major League Baseball by Juan La Porte. From the collection of a NYPD Police Captain who obtained the signature in person.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Allen Selig Official Major League Baseball signed on the sweet spot in ink, "Juan La Porte." The ball is white with very slight toning. Bold signature.
