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The Mirror7y
The tragic death of legendary heavyweight Rocky Marciano and why it could have been avoided
The violent and untimely death of Rocky Marciano in a plane crash on the eve of his 46 birthday was an event that stunned the world - and a tragedy that should never have happened. The former ...
The State Journal-Register15y
Rocky part 2: Marciano's death was 'an awful shock'
The death four decades ago tonight of Marciano ... “I heard the news that Rocky Marciano and a pilot on a private plane both got killed in a crash. “Boy, you could have knocked me over ...
The Boston Globe5y
Remembering boxing legend Rocky Marciano, 50 years after his death
Fifty years ago Saturday, Rocky Marciano died in a plane crash in Iowa. It was the day before his 46th birthday, and the news of his death came as a shock to everyone, especially those who knew ...
Heavy.com7y
Rocky Marciano: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Now that Floyd Mayweather beat Conor McGregor on August 26, he has surpassed Rocky Marciano’s perfect 49-0 record. Marciano, held the World Heavyweight Title from 1952 to 1956, is widely ...
Wicked Local15y
Rocky Marciano's family, friends remember the day he died
The death four decades ago tonight of Marciano ... “I heard the news that Rocky Marciano and a pilot on a private plane both got killed in a crash. “Boy, you could have knocked me over ...
The Enterprise15y
CELEBRATING ROCKY: Champ's death was 'an awful shock in Brockton'
The death four decades ago tonight of Marciano ... “I heard the news that Rocky Marciano and a pilot on a private plane both got killed in a crash. “Boy, you could have knocked me over ...
The Bulletin15y
Rocky part 2: Marciano's death was 'an awful shock'
The death four decades ago tonight of Marciano ... “I was in the state of Iowa, listening to the car radio,’’ he said. “I heard the news that Rocky Marciano and a pilot on a private plane both got ...