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US Congressman Frank Horton presents Rocky with American flag.<br />
Photo by Long’s Photography Studio, 306 Joseph Avenue, Rochester.
US Congressman Frank Horton presents Rocky with American flag.
Photo by Long’s Photography Studio, 306 Joseph Avenue, Rochester.
Whiz Kids basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons.
Whiz Kids basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Top row, left to right: Josh Jeffries, John Beckley, James…
Girls’ basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Photograph by Rocky Simmons.
Girls’ basketball team coached by Rocky Simmons. Baden Street Center, Rochester, 1950s. Photograph by Rocky Simmons.
Beauty salon interior. Beautician Laura Walker styles Beatrice Simmons’ hair. ca 1960, Rochester.
Beauty salon interior. Beautician Laura Walker styles Beatrice Simmons’ hair. ca 1960, Rochester.
George Mitchell, Rocky’s friend and business partner.
George Mitchell, Rocky’s friend and business partner.
Group of three musicians, with “Sonny” in the middle. Club in Rochester. ca 1970.
Group of three musicians, with “Sonny” in the middle. Club in Rochester. ca 1970.
Frankie Kay and the Swinging Vee Jays, Frankie Kay on guitar, Mr. Graham on saxophone, Mr. White on bass and Mr. Cooke on drums. Rochester, ca 1960.
Frankie Kay and the Swinging Vee Jays, Frankie Kay on guitar, Mr. Graham on saxophone, Mr. White on bass and Mr. Cooke on drums. Rochester, ca 1960.
"Sweet Love"
Singing group, left to right: Jerry Phillips, Louis A. “Bubbles” Johnson (Grammy Award co-winner 1986 for “Sweet Love”), Isaiah Williams, Wade Davis.…
“Mr. Wonderful Lounge.”
“Mr. Wonderful Lounge.” Many musical groups got their start in this night club that was located on West Main Street in Rochester from 1969-1971. Rocky…
Liquor store interior as new business enterprise, Jefferson Avenue, Rochester.
Liquor store interior as new business enterprise, Jefferson Avenue, Rochester.
Elks Club Marching Band, Clarissa St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Elks Club Marching Band, Clarissa St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Pastor Enlis Long of the Peace Baptist Church, 5 Leopold St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
Pastor Enlis Long of the Peace Baptist Church, 5 Leopold St. Rochester, ca 1950s.
The Elverays, 1957, by Rocky Simmons
The Elverays, from left to right: Freddy Huston, Buddy Granston, Albert Hartzog, Robert “Bojack” Jackson, Phil Montgomery and Teddy Walker. Rocky…
Rochester American Giants, team photograph. Rochester, NY. Circa 1950.<br />
Photo by Rocky Simmons.
Rochester American Giants, team photograph. Rochester, NY. Circa 1950.
Photo by Rocky Simmons.
Rocky Simmons with the football team he coached in Rochester.
Rocky Simmons with the football team he coached in Rochester.
Southern Negro league team, Rocky Simmons at right.
Southern Negro league team, Rocky Simmons at right.
Rocky Simmons, Rochester American Giants, ca. 1940s.
Rochester American Giants in the dugout of the Buffalo Bison’s home park. Rocky Simmons is standing in the middle with Alpheus Vallot in hat, circa…
Rocky Simmons, at right, as manager of the Utica Monarchs.
Rocky Simmons, at right, as manager of the Utica Monarchs.
Rocky Simmons, ca. 1950s.
Rocky Simmons, in a white suit, next to an automobile.
Beatrice [Dawkins] Simmons, ca. 1955.
Beatrice [Dawkins] Simmons.
Gladys Simmons
Gladys Simmons
Roxie Simmons, ca. 1964.
Roxie Simmons, ca. 1964.
Rocky Simmons as a young child.
Photograph of Rocky Simmons as a boy.
Alice Otis Simmons photograph
photograph of Alice Otis Simmons
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