Rocky Marciano : The Rock of His Times /

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Presents the life story of boxer Rocky Marciano, undefeated heavyweight champion from 1952 through 1956 when he retired. Examines his popularity as a second-generation Italian-American in the context of the early 1950s when he was revered by immigrants and those who were uncomfortable with the incre...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sullivan, Russell
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Urbana : University of Illinois Press, 2002.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Marciano, Rocky.
Marciano, Rocky, > 1923-1969.
Marciano, Rocky, > 1923-1969
Boxers (Sports) > United States > Biography.
Bokssport.
Boxers (Sports)
Boxeurs > États-Unis > Biographies.
United States.
Biographies.
collective biographies.
Biography.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Holyoke
  • Providence
  • New york
  • The great white hope
  • The uncrowned champion
  • Jersey Joe
  • The ideal
  • The ugly duckling
  • The king and his kingdom
  • Ezzard
  • The Italian hero
  • Archie
  • The wanderer
  • Rocky.

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