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This "Brown Bomber" successfully defended his heavyweight crown 25 times, with 22 knockouts |
Joe Louis
|
$800 |
J |
TURNING TO SPORTS |
2019-07-26 |
#8045 |
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Jimmy Cannon said this "Brown Bomber" "was a credit to his race--the human race" |
Joe Louis
|
$800 |
J |
WRITERS ON SPORTS |
2018-07-06 |
#7800 |
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1935:Heavyweight boxer who defeated Primo Carnera & Max Baer in a 3-month period |
Joe Louis
|
$1,000 |
J |
AP MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR |
2012-04-03 |
#6347 |
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A sculpture of this heavyweight's fist was donated to the city of Detroit by Sports Illustrated |
Joe Louis
|
$400 |
J |
HELLO, SPORTS FANS |
2003-07-02 |
#4353 |
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Between 1937 & 1950, this American boxer fought in 27 heavyweight title fights, winning 26 |
Joe Louis
|
$300 |
J |
SPORTS |
1997-01-14 |
#2852 |
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"The Brown Bomber" |
Joe Louis
|
$500 |
J |
SPORTS NICKNAMES |
1996-12-23 |
#2836 |
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"The Brown Bomber" |
Joe Louis
|
$400 |
J |
SPORTS NICKNAMES |
1994-07-12 |
#2287 |
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In 1993 a commemorative stamp was issued in Detroit honoring this boxer, the 1st to be so recognized |
Joe Louis
|
|
FJ |
SPORTS FIGURES |
1993-10-29 |
#2105 |
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In 1941 this heavyweight boxing champ successfully defended his title a record 7 times |
Joe Louis
|
$100 |
J |
SPORTS |
1991-10-04 |
#1630 |
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A Detroit arena named for this heavyweight boxing champ was the site of the 1980 GOP Nat'l Convention |
Joe Louis
|
$400 |
J |
SPORTS ARENAS |
1990-05-11 |
#1325 |
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He was world heavyweight champ from 1937-49, longer than anyone else |
Joe Louis
|
$200 |
J |
SPORTS |
1988-01-19 |
#782 |
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In 1934, as a beginning pro, this great heavyweight won only $52 for his 1st fight |
Joe Louis
|
$800 |
DJ |
SPORTS |
1986-01-01 |
#343 |