ART "GOLDEN BOY" ARAGON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 342236
Sale Price $105.00
Reg. $120.00
ART "GOLDEN BOY" ARAGON
Signature in blue ink from the "Golden Boy" of boxing to a fan,
calling her his friend
Autograph note signed: "To My Friend/Elizabeth/"Golden Boy"/Art
Aragon", in blue ink, 5x3. Art Aragon (1927-2008) was boxing's
"Golden Boy" prior to Oscar De La Hoya (though Twenties heavyweight Jack Demave
was the first to use the nickname.) Aragon was a colorful and extremely
popular contender in both the Lightweight and Welterweight divisions, based out
of Los Angeles during the 1950's. In his sole title shot, Aragon was
completely dominated by Jimmy Carter, whom he previously had defeated. Aragon
was accused of fixing fights at numerous times during his career. He was
convicted in 1957 of offering another fighter $500 to lose a fight the previous
year; this conviction was later overturned on appeal. Aragon's professional
record was 87-18-6 (60 kayos). He also had a fairly extensive list of TV and
movie credits between 1952 and 1980, most of them single-episode parts in TV
series but also including The Ring (1952) and Fat City
(1972). He went into the bail bonds business after retiring. Corners
slightly worn. Pencil notes (unknown hand) on verso. Fine
condition.
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