“Goodbye” Rocky Marciano Died 31 August 1969

Rocky Marciano, born Rocco Francis Marchegiano,  (September 1, 1923 – August 31 1969), was an American professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from September 23, 1952, to April 27, 1956. Marciano is the only champion to hold the heavyweight title and go untied and undefeated throughout his career.