July 12, 1951. google_ad_client = "pub-1318453117874325"; pageTracker._trackPageview(); in his honor when the single engine aircraft that he was flying crashed Marciano won December 19, 1949 with Phil Muscato, an experienced heavyweight from Buffalo, KW_ARI[KW_ARI.length]='/eddie thumbnails/4_lastarza_vs_rocky.jpg'; retire having won every fight in his professional career. Rhode Island could not pronounce Marchegiano, so Marciano's handler, Al Rocky Marciano. document.write(""); The ring announcer in Providence, He won his first sixteen August 31, 1969, The Marciano room at the Brockton Historical Society features the boxing gloves and the shoes he wore while winning the Walcott fight. and it was a charter flight. try { Also included in this fascinating exhibit, are numerous magazines, newspapers, video clips, photos, and boxing statistics.. Rocky's amazing record of 49 consecutive professional wins will probably never be exceeded. Although he had one August 31, 1969, Famous Boxer Rocky Marciano was on his way home for a birthday party in his honor when the single engine aircraft that he was flying crashed 2 miles south of Newton Airport. Lowry by decision. KW_ARI[KW_ARI.length]='/eddie thumbnails/6_italian_connection.jpg'; knockout wins followed his first fight with Lowry, including a five rounder on Killed in a tragic small plane crash on August 31, 1969, he is warmly remembered and held in the high esteem by all true Brocktonians.. Click to Enlarge The first suggestion was Rocky Early in his career, he