Sports

799. Rocky Marciano Signed Check. Broward National

Bank check, 8 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Rocky Marciano with his given name, “Rocco F. Marchegiano,” payable to Southern Bell T & T, Co. for $54.77, August 12, 1960. Impressively matted and framed with a large photo of Marciano on the cover of Boxing and Wrestling to an overall size of 20 x 26.5. In fine condition, with some light creasing to the right edge. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/ DNA. Starting Bid $200

Marciano needs some back help before his planned ‘Super Fight’—“I don’t want anything to kill this Ali deal”

800. Rocky Marciano Typed Letter Signed. TLS, one page, 8

x 10.5, illustrated Rocky Marciano Enterprises, Inc. letterhead, June 2, 1969. Letter to William Reinmuth, Jr., of Sports Quest, in part: “My back has been giving me a lot of pain lately and I may have to have a doctor give me some kind of pain killer because you know how bad my back can get. I don’t want anything to kill this Ali deal...I did finally get that letter from Gene Tunney and he is a great guy.” Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. Starting Bid $200