50 years after iconic film, a gathering of ‘Rocky’ fans in Philadelphia breaks a world record

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The story of Rocky Balboa is one that audiences love and know well – of resilience, grit and persevering despite the odds.Fans honored his legacy 50 years after the film with a Guinness World Record-breaking gathering of people dressed as Rocky on Friday at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.The uniform? A black beanie, grey sweatpants and sweatshirt, and black high-top Converse sneakers.

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A growing number of Rockys amassed in front of the museum steps Friday afternoon, cheering as stragglers showed up to aid the record-breaking attempt.“What's your name?” the announcer asked one participant. “Rocky Balboa,” they replied.A minimum of 250 people needed to be there for the occasion, and a Guinness official was there to certify the record.The city organized a host of events this month to honor its fictional underdog boxer, including a sprint up the stairs that Rocky stormed up in the film, a rededication marking the permanent installation of the Rocky statue, an