Joe Louis: 50 years and American hero.
by Barrow, Joe Louis
Published by : McGraw Hill (New York) Physical details: 270 p. ISBN:60147. Year: 1988| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900 - 999 | 921 Lou Bar (Browse shelf) | Available | Memorial | 60147 |
Includes Bibliography
Sweet revenge --
Origins --
Moving north --
Born to fight --
Louis's stunning upset --
Heavyweight champion of the world --
"Ma, we win" --
"He can run, but he can't hide" --
Silent revolutionary --
Aging fighter --
"Covered with rust" --
The opening wedge --
Affairs of the heart --
When the cheering stopped --
Final reflections
The son of the legendary "Brown Bomber" presents the surprising private side of the fighter, weaving into the account reminiscences from siblings, former wives, trainers, opponents, and sportswriters.