Carmen Basilio and Tony DeMarco
It was on November 30, 1955, that Tony DeMarco hit the canvas after Carmen Basilio smashed his opponent out of consciousness. Basilio then took the welterweight title after 12 grueling rounds with DeMarco. The ecstatic Basilio is pictured being embraced midair by his coaches while DeMarco’s team tries their best to revive their fallen competitor. This magnificently angled shot, with the dramatically unconscious DeMarco being cradled by a concerned coach makes for an epically spectacular composition.
Carmen Basilio And Tony DeMarco
Billy Kilmer and Manny Fernandez
January 14, 1973, at the Super Bowl VII. Manny Fernandez, the defensive lineman for the Dolphins (75) leaps over a lineman for the opposing Redskins to try and block Billy Kilmer’s (17) throw. Fernandez would complete one of the most aggressive football performances ever with 17 total tackles which were vital for depleting the Redskins’ efforts and eventually winning against them with a 14-7 final score. This also secured the Dolphins’ place as the only undefeated team in an NFL season.
Billy Kilmer And Manny Fernandez
