"The Punch" - Rocky Marciano

by Kit Holdzkom
(Palm Desert, CA)

In 1960, my father, Col L.N. Holdzkom, was the head of Special Services (sports & recreation)for the Marine Corps. He was in attendance at the Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley, CA in 1960. Rocky Marciano was one of many celebrities present, and he graciously consented to my father's request for his autograph. The photo is in excellent condition as is Rocky's signature written in blue ink. I've had it in my possession for 50 years and just recently came upon it while going through some of my long ignored possessions.