Joe Louis
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- ^ Dave Meltzer. Boxers in wrestling a rich tradition. March 27, 2008.
- ^ Peters, James Edward (2000). Joe Louis (Barrow), "The Brown Bomber," Heavyweight Champion of the World. Arlington National Cemetery: Shrine to America's Heroes. Woodbine House. Retrieved on 2007-07-04. Published on the Official website of Arlington National Cemetery
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- The Fight of the Century NPR special on the selection of the radio broadcast to the National Recording Registry
- [3] Watch footage of the fight on JustOneTV
- Joe Louis at the Internet Movie Database
| Preceded by James J. Braddock |
Heavyweight boxing champion 1937–1949 |
Succeeded by Ezzard Charles Filled vacancy |
| Preceded by Dizzy Dean |
Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year 1935 |
Succeeded by Jesse Owens |
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| NAME | Louis, Joe |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Barrow, Joseph Louis (full name)could he beat 50 cent |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION | American boxer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 14, 1914 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | LaFayette, Alabama, United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 12, 1981 |
| PLACE OF DEATH | |
Categories: 1914 births | Culture of Detroit, Michigan | 1981 deaths | American boxers | African American sportspeople | American Christians | American military personnel of World War II | Burials at Arlington National Cemetery | Congressional Gold Medal recipients | Deaths by myocardial infarction | Heavyweights | People from Chambers County, Alabama | People from Detroit, Michigan | United States Army soldiers | World Heavyweight Champions | WBA Champions | Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers
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