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HISTORY: 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. Presented here is an original souvenir pin of Sugar Ray Robinson which dates to the early to mid 1940's.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, metallic souvenir pin which pictures and names Sugar Ray Robinson. Bold, clear image. Pin firmly attached to back. Clean front with some rust on back. No dents. No scratches. 1 1/4" diameter.
