Medal of Jewish interest awarded to Rocky Graziano in 1977 by the American Friends of the Hebrew University in Tel-Aviv, Israel, bronzed circular medal with blue ribbon, obverse inscribed SOCIETY OF THE FOUNDERS HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM surrounding stylised flower, reverse with engraved script and WISDOM HATH BUILDED HER HOUSE and stylised torch, diameter 55mm., in original navy velvet case with applied plaque engraved PRESENTED BY AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY TO ROCKY GRAZIANO DECEMBER 18, 1977 Rocky Graziano (1919-1990), also known as Thomas Rocco Barbella, was an American professional boxer who held the World Middleweight title and was considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, seemingly able to take out an opponent with a single punch. His career lasted from 1942 to1952, during which time he fought among others Sugar Ray Robinson and Chuck Davey. His record reads 83 fights including 67 wins, 52 by knockout. His turbulent life story was told in the1956 Oscar-winning film 'Somebody Up There Likes Me'.
£100 - £150
Medal of Jewish interest awarded to Rocky Graziano in 1977 by the American Friends of the Hebrew University in Tel-Aviv, Israel, bronzed circular medal with blue ribbon, obverse inscribed SOCIETY OF THE FOUNDERS HEBREW UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM surrounding stylised flower, reverse with engraved script and WISDOM HATH BUILDED HER HOUSE and stylised torch, diameter 55mm., in original navy velvet case with applied plaque engraved PRESENTED BY AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY TO ROCKY GRAZIANO DECEMBER 18, 1977 Rocky Graziano (1919-1990), also known as Thomas Rocco Barbella, was an American professional boxer who held the World Middleweight title and was considered one of the greatest knockout artists in boxing history, seemingly able to take out an opponent with a single punch. His career lasted from 1942 to1952, during which time he fought among others Sugar Ray Robinson and Chuck Davey. His record reads 83 fights including 67 wins, 52 by knockout. His turbulent life story was told in the1956 Oscar-winning film 'Somebody Up There Likes Me'.