Joe Louis Autograph
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 had the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history. More about Joe Louis
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Louis's cultural impact was felt well outside the ring. He is widely regarded as the first person of African-American descent 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. He was instrumental in integrating the game of golf, helping break the sport's color barrier in America by appearing under a sponsor's exemption in a PGA event in 1952.
Born on May 13, 1914, in rural Chambers County, Alabama—in a ramshackle dwelling on Bell Chapel Road, located about 1 mile (2 kilometres) off State Route 50 and roughly 6 miles (10 kilometres) from LaFayette—Louis was the seventh of eight children of Munroe Barrow and Lillie (Reese) Barrow. He weighed 11 pounds (5 kg) at birth. Both of his parents were children of former slaves, alternating between sharecropping and rental farming. Munroe was an African American with some European ancestry, while Lillie was half Cherokee. Read even more about Joe Louis at Wikipedia
Born on May 13, 1914, in rural Chambers County, Alabama—in a ramshackle dwelling on Bell Chapel Road, located about 1 mile (2 kilometres) off State Route 50 and roughly 6 miles (10 kilometres) from LaFayette—Louis was the seventh of eight children of Munroe Barrow and Lillie (Reese) Barrow. He weighed 11 pounds (5 kg) at birth. Both of his parents were children of former slaves, alternating between sharecropping and rental farming. Munroe was an African American with some European ancestry, while Lillie was half Cherokee. Read even more about Joe Louis at Wikipedia
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The most expensive item with a signature of Joe Louis (1948 Leaf Gum Boxing Joe Louis #48 Autograph PSA Authentic ?) was sold in October 2023 for $3500.00 while the cheapest item (Joe Louis #4 Sketch Card Limited 5/50 Edward Vela Signed) found a new owner for $0.99 in July 2022.
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Latest News about Joe Louis
Concert Review: "American Idol" finalists open tour at Joe Louis Arena (07/07/12): DETROIT — The judges and mentors were nowhere to be seen. There was nary a harsh criticism to be heard. Nobody was voted off the show. Ryan Seacrest didn't have anything to say (except on video at the beginning and end of the night).
Adam Graham: 'Idol' stars Philips, Ledet shine at Joe Louis show (07/06/12): The 2012 "American Idols Live!" tour, featuring the Top 10 contestants from the show's 11th season, kicked off at Joe Louis Arena Friday night. Here's how the night went, blow by blow.
Obituary: Jimmy Bivins / Top ring contender never got chance to fight Joe Louis (07/06/12): Jimmy Bivins, a heavyweight boxer who in the 1940s and '50s beat eight future world champions, died.
BRITT TOWERY: June 22 should be proclaimed Joe Louis Day (06/21/12): June 22 should be Joe Louis Day, the day he won the crown and one year later the hearts of the USA.
Older News Stories about Joe Louis
Concert Review: "American Idol" finalists open tour at Joe Louis Arena (07/2012): DETROIT — The judges and mentors were nowhere to be seen. There was nary a harsh criticism to be heard. Nobody was voted off the show. Ryan Seacrest didn't have anything to say (except on video at the beginning and end of the night).