#brown bomber

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Joe Louis photographed by Alfred Eisenstaedt for LIFE magazine, 1936.

[worldwide-blackfolk]

X: @AfricanArchives

Did you know Sports legends Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis were stationed at Fort Riley during World War 2! The legendary number "42" and the "Brown Bomber" are pictured in 1942 during their time serving our country. Robinson was drafted and sent to Fort Riley for basic training. During Robinson's time at Fort Riley he passed all the requirements and applied for Officer Candidate School. Robinson along with several other black candidates' applications were dismissed due to their race. Louis used his popularity to campaign on behalf of Robinson and other prospective officers. As a result, the candidates were granted acceptance into the program due largely to Louis's efforts.

[splooosh]

“Let’s Go!”

Dario Brizuela

[newyorkthegoldenage]

I remember when Joe Louis was winning fights and people would open their windows and share the radios they had. I didn’t see more joy and pride until, well, until those same streets and fire escapes were filled with cheers on Election Night 2008.

—Mayor David Dinkins, on Harlem in the 1930s

Photo: Joe Louis fans celebrate his victory by decision over Tom Farr, Harlem, August 30, 1937. Source: World Telegram and Sun via Bettmann Archives/Getty Images

[sweetwolf05]

Bomberman Vectors

[ifelllikeastar]

Born on this day~

Joseph Louis Barrow was born on May 13, 1914 in LaFayette, Alabama and died on April 12, 1981 in Paradise, Nevada at the age of 66.

Joe 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 to until his temporary retirement in 1949. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes and had the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history.

Boxing record:

Total fights 69.

Wins 66.

Wins by KO 52.

Losses 3

Joe enlisted as a private in the Army, was a civilian advisor to the War Department and Special Services Division. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

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Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981), better known as Joe Louis and Brown Bomber, was an American professional boxer and the World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949. He is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time

[we-can-be-heroes]

Peter Blake

Joe Louis - Brown Bomber,

1975-99

Acrylique, émail et collage sur panneau (87,5 x 49,5 cm)

(scan d’artpress2 trimestriel n°43)