Joe Louis

American boxer

Photo by: Wide World Photos · Public Domain · Wikimedia Commons

Born:May 13, 1914

Died:April 12, 1981

Age at death:66

Manner of death:Natural Causes

Cause of death:Myocardial Infarction

Zodiac Sign:Taurus

Height:1.88 m (6′2″)

Born in:LaFayette, United States

Residence:Michigan Boulevard Garden Apartments, United States

Buried in:United States

Languages:English

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Famous For

Movies & TV

This Is the ArmyTysonThe Square JungleThe McGuerins from BrooklynSpirit of Youth

Awards

International Boxing Hall of Fame (1990)Barney Nagler Award (1967)Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (1955)Sugar Ray Robinson Award (1941)The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year (1941)

Joe Louis

American boxer

Biography

Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed "the Brown Bomber", Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 until his temporary retirement in 1949. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes. Louis has the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history. Louis's cultural impact was felt well outside the ring. He is widely regarded as the first Black American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States, and was also a focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment leading up to and during World War II because of his historic rematch with German boxer Max Schmeling in 1938.

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Quotes

“As quoted in The Coshocton Tribune, Coshocton, Ohio (9 June 1946). in response to interview question, "If he runs, will you chase him?" regarding Billy Conn, who planned to "hit and run" in their upcoming match.”

“I did the best I could with what I had.”

— quoted by by Philip Roth[1]

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Photos

Joe Louis 1941 portrait by Wide World

Scope and content: Sergeant Joe Louis - with biographical paragraphs.

American boxer Joe Louis

Joe Louis 1935 portrait by Wide World

Rocky Marciano en une du journal sportif Sports Facts du 10 avril 1954.

Title: Portrait of Joe Louis, Greenwood Lake, N.Y. Abstract/medium: 1 photographic print : gelatin silver.

Original Caption by International News Photos: If Tommy Farr is very quick of eye, this is what he may expect to see on the night of August 26th when he clashes in combat with Joe "Brown Bomber" Louis in New York for the world's heavyweight title. Of course the mighty left of the champion won't be nude on that occasion, but the lethal effect will be about the same. This photo was made at Louis' training camp in Pompton Lakes.

Joe Louis, world's heavyweight boxing champ who recently signed to do some acting, is shown greeting Edna Mae Harris, actress on her arrival here to become Joe's leading lady in his first picture The Spirit of Youth.