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Joe Louis

Joe Louis was an American boxer, actor, professional wrestler, referee and athlete (1914–1981). He was born at LaFayette and died at Las Vegas.

Also recorded as Joseph "Joe" Louis Barrow; Joseph Louis Barrow; The Brown Bomber.

Joe Louis in brief

Born
1914
Died
1981
Known for
boxer,actor,professional wrestler,referee,athlete
Place of birth
LaFayette

Overview

Born at LaFayette in 1914, died at Las Vegas in 1981.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings Joseph "Joe" Louis Barrow, Joseph Louis Barrow and The Brown Bomber. His recorded language was English.

Recognition and collections

Joe Louis received Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Congressional Gold Medal, Associated Press Athlete of the Year, Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, International Boxing Hall of Fame and WBA World Heavyweight Champion.

Catalogued works

8 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library.

Joe Louis, My Life. Born to fight. How to box. Joe Louis. Joe Louis scrapbooks, 1935-1944. The Joe Louis story. My Life Story. My life story, by Joe Louis.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Louis, Joe, African American Studies Center, 2005. Louis, Joe, African American Studies Center, 2009. Louis, Joe, African American Studies Center, 2001. Louis, Joe, African American Studies Center, 1999.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at Michigan Boulevard Garden Apartments.

Distinctions recorded are Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, Congressional Gold Medal, Associated Press Athlete of the Year and Michigan Sports Hall of Fame.

Chronology

  1. 1914Joe Louis born at LaFayette.
  2. 1981Joe Louis died at Las Vegas.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Joe Louis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q273206: Joe Louis

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