Rocky Marciano On Speed Bag Type 1 Photo 4x5 1953 Holland, MI. Rm031

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View Rocky Marciano On Speed Bag Type 1 Photo 4x5 1953 Holland, MI. Rm031 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Ted Cheff, the founders son, sponsored Marciano in his Heavyweight Champion years. Marciano set his training camp up in Holland for the Jersey Joe Walcott fight in 1953. Ted Cheff ordered construction of a pavilion, training ring, indoor training facility and housing for the Marciano camp. ROCKY SHOWS SKILLS ON SPEED BAG TRAINING FOR EZZARD CHARLES This type 1 snapshot photo 4x5 in size of Rocky Marciano originates from the estate of Ted Cheff, owner of Holland Furnace company in Holland, Michigan. The company was founded in 1908 and employed residents in and around Holland, Michigan for decades. Ted Cheff, the founders son, sponsored Marciano in his Heavyweight Champion years. Marciano set his training camp up in Holland for the Jersey Joe Walcott fight in 1953. Ted Cheff ordered construction of a pavilion, training ring, indoor training facility and housing for the Marciano camp. 100s of spectators were there daily along with dignitaries and celebrities. Marciano went on successfully defend his title against Walcott and stayed close friends with Ted Cheff for many years to come, exchanging handwritten letters and greetings and in person visits. All photos and original negatives measure 4x5 inches and were taken by Holland Furnace officially staff photographer where they then remained with the company and family for the next 70 years. Type 1 photos have been almost non existent for Rocky Marciano as almost all you see are associated press wire photos which qualify as type 3 with the rest being promotional hand outs, also type 3s. In the last 5 years, less than a dozen type 1 Marciano photos have been offered through the major auction houses. Our newly discovered Marciano Holland Furnace training camp archive of type 1 photos provides collectors the opportunity to acquire type 1 photos with unimprovable provenance. All guaranteed to receive type 1!designation by PSA photos. Category: Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop › Vintage Sports Memorabilia › Photos.

Sport

Boxing

Player

Rocky Marciano

Year

1953

Size

4x5

Original/Reproduction

Original

Vintage

Yes