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Boxing Cartoon
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Boxing Cartoon
credit John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Boxing Cartoon

Artifact IDMO 2024.1.74
Object Type Editorial Cartoon
Date 1950-1963
Artist (Cartoonist for the New Haven Register, American)
Medium Ink on paper
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 17 in (27.9 cm x 43.2 cm)
Physical Description"Along Sportlines". A three-sequence cartoon based on the overall caption "A wistful Rocky Marciano said - 'If a Federal Boxing Commissioner should be appointed, I would like the job. My first act would be to appoint a board of boxing, composed of ex-champions.' (I can just see it all now)". 1) First figure: "I appoint you board member of finance to get a Government tax check on betting odds on the Patterson-Liston title bout -- and the expected take of six million dollars." Second figure: "Aw-gee boss, I don't know nuttin' about high finance: When I was champ my many managers would split up my purse after every bout and give me pocket money!" 2) Caption: "A guest member of the boxing board speaks to Congress on the evils of the boxing game . . . in the Edward G. Robinson Movietone" "Now listen to me, yuse guys! We gotta rub out dis racket mob control! See! We're takin' over. See!" 3) Woman: "Slugger - when invited to the White House you just don't wear a green sweatshirt with tux or tails." Man: "Y'mean -- I should wear a shoit and tie?? Never! Dat's out!"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. It was held by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library Archives until it was transferred to the Museum Collection in 2024.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright Boston Post. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. Use of image is restricted.
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