Object Details
Maker
Topps Chewing Gum
Description
Giacobbe Jake LaMotta (1922-2017) was an American professional boxer. Between 1941-1954 The Bronx Bull won 83 bouts, 30 by knock out, with 19 losses and four draws, becoming middleweight champion of the world from June 16, 1949 – February 14, 1951. Later in his career, the fighter moved to the light heavyweight class.
After boxing, LaMotta owned a bar, acted and did stand up comedy. In 1960 he admitted to fixing a fight in 1947 due to mob influence. In 1980, Director Martin Scorsese adapted the oft-troubled boxer's 1970 autobiography Raging Bull into a feature film.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1950
ID Number
1982.0566.23
accession number
1982.0566
catalog number
1982.0566.23
Object Name
Button
button, boxing
button
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1 1/4 in; x 3.175 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Data Source
National Museum of American History
name of sport or game
Boxing
level of sport
Professional
web subject
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_664481