RIP Carmen Basilio

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RIP Carmen Basilio

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RIP to a legend and one of my favorites
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The Boxing Hall of Fame is in Canastota, NY primarily because of him. Had some Basilio Italian sausage at the NY State Fair this year. The family is big in these parts.

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One of the greats from a special era in prizefighting.

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IMO the best way to remember him:







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