Newsweek: Verdict on Newman? A Legend Oct 3, 2008
Newman became a star playing Rocky Graziano in the 1956 black-and-white boxing saga "Somebody Up There Likes Me." But to get the full force of his matinee-idol presence, you had to see himand those famous blue eyesin color. The star of "The Long, Hot Summer," "Exodus," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "Cool Hand Luke" was arguably the most beautiful man in an industry that revered beauty. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Marquez faces Vazquez in 3rd big showdown Mar 2, 2008
In the tradition of Sandy Saddler vs. Willie Pep, Rocky Graziano vs. Tony Zale and Erik Morales vs. Marco Antonio Barrera is tonight's fight at the Home Depot Center Israel Vazquez vs. Rafael Marquez. Their get-together for the WBC super bantamweight title held by Vazquez, a Sycuan Ringside Promotions chattel, is their third. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
For 50 years, Newman hustled on- and off-screen Jun 10, 2007
"Somebody Up There Likes Me" (1956) -- Newman stars as boxer Rocky Graziano in this sports drama that more than made up for his dismal breakthrough role a couple of years earlier in "The Silver Chalice." Also stars Pier Angeli, Eileen Heckart and Sal Mineo. "Rally 'Round the Flag Boys" (1958) -- Newman stars with his wife, Joanne Woodward, in this comedy about an ad man whose wife takes on the Army when it wants to build a missile base in their New England town. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Jordan Honored By Nassau County Sports Commission Mar 22, 2007
Other honorees at the 13th annual Awards Dinner will include Nassau County Hall of Fame inductees, Mike Bossy (New York Islanders), Rocky Graziano (Professional Boxer), Pat LaFontaine (New York Islanders) and Richard Moran (College Lacrosse Coach). Boston Globe columist Bob Ryan will be honored along with New York Jets tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm and Boston College men's basketball coach Al Skinner. (Aupanthers.com)
