Joe Louis Collection

Portrait of Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Joe Louis at His Training Camp

Joe Louis Ready to Box
Boxing great Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber", stands in a gymnasium boxing ring as if ready for a match

Portrait of Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Joe Louis, the "Brown Bomber, " 1914-1981, American boxer. Defeated James J. Braddock to win world heavyweight championship

Joe Louis Stooping to Examine Golf Strategy
(Original Caption) Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis (1914- ) is seen lining up a putt at the Engineers Club in Roslyn, Long Island, during a match with Dodger Jackie Robinson

Joe Louis and Others in the Ring
(Original Caption) Victor's Mighty Fist

Joe Louis Punching Tommy Farr
(Original Caption) The breeze from Joe Louis swishing left hook makes Welsh Tommy Farr gasp for breath during one of the fifteen hectic rounds of their battle at Yankee Stadium

Joe Louis In Ring Knocking Out Opponent
(Original Caption) Joe Louis in the ring knocking out opponent. Undated photograph

Portrait of Joe Louis
Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis of the 1930's and 1940's, also known as the "Brown Bomber"

Joe Louis in Boxnig Pose
(Original Caption) Boxer Joe Louis is shown in a waist-up fighting pose, wearing his boxing gloves

Joe Louis In Sparring Pose
(Original Caption) Pompton Lakes, NJ: 3/4 length photograph of Joe Louis in training at Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Joe Louis with Son
(Original Caption) Little Joe and Big Joe. Chicago, Illinois: Little Joe and Big Joe face each other in the ring, December 5, as Joe Louis, Jr

Joe Louis Skipping Rope
(Original Caption) Joe Nimbletoes. Pompton Lakes, New Jersey: No one ever discovered the real reason why a fighter skips rope. Some claim it toughens the legs. Others say it's good for the wind

Joe Louis Walking Near Barracks
(Original Caption) Carrying boxing gloves and shoes, Private Joe Louis heads for training quarters provided for him at fort Dix for his march 27

1934 Chicago Golden Gloves
(Original Caption) 1934- Chicago, IL - When Joe Louis, Heavyweight Champion, was just a member of the 1934 Chicago Golden Gloves Team

Boxer Joe Louis
12/8/1934- Detroit, MI -ORIGINAL CAPTION READS: Joe Louis, 188-pound Detroit, MIch

Joe Louis in Fighting Pose
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis demonstrates his fighting pose

Joe Louis Eating with His Trainer
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis eating with his trainer Jack Blackburn

Portrait of Joe Louis
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis, poses in a jacket and tie complete with a hat

Joe Louis Smiling with His Trainer
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis, smiles in the ring with his trainer Jack Blackburn bends over in laughter

Joe Louis Stretching
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis stretches during training

Joe Louis Shaking Hands With Mayor Shaw
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Joe Louis Examining His Muscle
(Original Caption) Here's Joe Louis, Detroit's new colored heavyweight sensation, who turned professional only last July, and is now looked upon as a formidable foe for Max Baer

Joe Louis in Boxing Position
(Original Caption) Here's Joe Louis, Detroit's new colored heavyweight sensation, who turned professional only last July, and is now looked upon as a formidable foe for Max Baer

Boxers Lee Ramage and Joe Louis in Obvious Positions
(Original Caption) The science of Lee Ramage again proved ineffectual against the strength and aggressiveness of Joe Louis, who achieved his second knockout over Ramage in their bout at Los Angeles

Joe Louis Getting Hand Taped
(Original Caption) Left to right: Trainer Jack Blackburn, Joe Louis, Negro Heavyweight, Manager Julian Black

Harry Grayson Talking with Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Joe Louis, Negro heavyweight, with Harry Grayson, NEA sports writer

Joe Louis and Julian Black Playing Cards
(Original Caption) Manager Julian Black and Joe Louis, Negro heavyweight

Porters And Joe Louis
(Original Caption) New York - Porters and Louis. Red Caps pay tribute to "Black Dynamite"

Joe Louis Interviewing with Sports Writers
(Original Caption) Dynamite Interviewed by Sports Writers

Joe Louis & Jack Dempsey W/Promoter
(Original Caption) 5/15/1935-New York, NY- Joe Louis (L), sensational Detroit Negro heavyweight, is squaring off with Jack Dempsey, the former champion, as Mike Jacobs, promoter, introduces them

Joe Louis Carrying His Luggage
(Original Caption) Baggage. "Black Dynamite" Smashes His Own Baggage

Joe Louis with Friends
(Original Caption) Tar Baby Meets New Heavyweight Sensation

Boxing Champ Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Sittin in the Corner. Pompton Lakes, New Jersey: In this corner we have Joe Louis, the sensational Brown Bomber of Detroit

Harlem Celebrating Joe Louis Victory
A busload of men celebrate Joe Louis victory in Harlem

Champion Boxer Joe Louis
(Original Caption) When the Gong Sounds It Will Be Time to Fight

Joe Louis Jogging
(Original Caption) Louis Shapes Up for Carnera Tilt

Joe Louis Talking with Manager
(Original Caption) 6/10/1935-Pompton Lakes, NJ- Joe Louis, sensational colored heavyweight contender from Detroit, talks things over with his manager, John Roxboro Ugh

Joe Louis Holds Medicine Ball Above Head
(Original Caption) 6/15/1935-Pompton Lakes, NJ- Joe Louis, sensational Detroit Negro heavyweight who is training here for his Milk Fund bout with Primo Carnera at Yankee Stadium, on June 25th

Joe Louis Wearing Baseball Catcher Equipment
(Original Caption) Joe on the Receiving End

Primo Carnera Sparring with Willie Mcgee
(Original Caption) 6/17/1935-Owasoo Lake

Joe Louis and "General" Bourrows
(Original Caption) Joe Louis Meets the "Masked Marvel." Pompton Lakes, New Jersey: It's not a gag, folks

Joe Louis Ready To Face Primo Carnera
(Original Caption) 6/18/1935- Pompton Lakes, NJ - Joe Louis, of Detroit, as he will shape up in the ring of Yankee Stadium, in the Milk Fund Bout with Primo Carnera on the evening of June 25th

Jack Blackburn Examining Joe Louis
(Original Caption) A working over after a hard workout...Joe Louis, current "Dark Nemesis" of the heavyweight ranks, is seen here under the expert administration of Jack Blackburn

Joe Louis Posing with Mother and Sisters
(Original Caption) Joe's Folks Visit Him at His Training Camp. Pompton Lakes, N.J.: Mrs

Max Schmeling Winning Boxing Matching
(Original Caption) Max Schmeling, of Germany, former title holder, won the right to challenge Jimmy Bradock for the Heavy weight crown when he defeated Joe Louis, of Detroit

Joe Louis Mother Lillian Barrow Brooks
(Original Caption) 6/19/1935- Pompton Lakes, NJ - A smiling closeup of Mrs. Lillian Barrow Brooks, mother of Joe Louis, the Negro Heavyweight from Detroit. Mrs

Joe Louis Kissing His Mother
(Original Caption) Joe Greets His Ma in Approved Fashion

Max Schmeling Knocking Down Joe Louis
Max Schmeling Knocks down Joe Louis in their title fight

Boxer Joe Louis Returning to Corner
(Original Caption) Joe Louis, just returned to his corner at the end of the 5th round, is being frantically worked on by his handlers, during his fight with Max Schmeling, at the Yankee Stadium

Trainer Max Mahon Standing with Max Schmeling
(Original Caption) Trainer Max Mahon (right), worls over max Schmeling, after the latter had knocked out Joe Louis in the 12th round, at the Yankee Stadium, New York City, June 19

Joe Louis Mother Whispers in His Ear
(Original Caption) 6/20/1935-Pompton Lakes, NJ- Mrs

Joe Louis with Sisters in Boxing Ring
(Original Caption) 6/20/1935-Pompton Lakes, NJ- Joe Louis, Brown Bomber from Detroit, who is training here for his Milk Fund bout with Primo Carnera on June 25

Commission Doctor Examining Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Joe Louis "okay, " says Commission doctor...Dr. William Walker of the N.Y

Joe Louis Pouring Milk for Girl
(Original Caption) Joe's fighting will provide a lot of milk...Joe Louis, Detroit's Negro heavyweight who fights Primo Carnera June 25th, for the benefit of the Milk Funds

Joe Louis Conversing with His Mother
(Original Caption) Joe's Mother Wishes Him Luck in Carnera Bout. Pompton Lakes, N.J.: Joe Louis, Detroit heavyweight is wished luck by his mother, Mrs. Lillian B

Joe Louis in Boxing Stance
(Original Caption) Here is "Dead Pan" Joe Louis, colored heavyweight boxing sensation who fights Primo Carnera, former titleholder, at the Yankee Stadium, New York City, June 25th

Portrait of Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Ready for Carnera Fight

Joe Louis Punching Heavy Bag
(Original Caption) Louis Trains for Carnera Fight. Joe Louis (right) punches the heavy bag while working out at his Pompton Lakes, N.J

Joe Louis Standing over Primo Carnera
(Original Caption) Joe Louis, Detroit's Brown Bomber, scored a decisive technical knockout over Primo Carnera in the sixth round of their bout at the Yankee Stadium, June 25th

Joe Louis Beating Primo Carnera
(Original Caption) The referee comes from behind to pull Joe Louis away from the fallen Primo Carnera

Referee Raising Joe Louis Hand
(Original Caption) 6/25/1935-New York, NY- Joe Louis, the sepia stoic

Joe Louis and Primo Carnera
(Original Caption) 6/25/1935- New York, NY - Primo Carnera, Italy's gargantuan contribution to the American prize ring, and Joe Louis, sullen-faced Detroit Heavyweight

Joe Louis Beating Primo Carnera
(Original Caption) Joe Louis Detroit's brown bomber scored a technical knockout over Primo Carnera in their bout at Yankee Stadium, New York City

Admirers Greeting Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Joe Louis is being cheered by the great crowd of admirers that gathered in front of the house where he stopped on the night after his victory over Primo Carnera

Joe Louis Mother Watching Son in Match
(Original Caption) 7/19/1935-Photo shows Joe Louis mother, third from left, watching her son work- Mrs. Lillian Barro Brooks

Jazz Musician Earl Hines Crowning Boxer Joe Louis
(Original Caption) 8/8/1935-Chicago, IL- This is about the nearest sphinx-like Joe Louis ever comes to a smile

Joe Louis After Winning Bout
(Original Caption) Joe Louis, heavyweight challenger, after he had been given a technical knockout over King Levinsky in their fight in Chicago

Joe Louis and Jesse Owens
Heavyweight boxer Joe Louis puts his arm around Jesse Owens, Ohio State University track star and holder of three world's records

Joe Louis Holding Kite for Adelaide Bier
(Original Caption) Almost as good...There wasn't enough wind to fly little Adelaide Bier's kite, so Joe Louis held it so high over his head that it appeared to be flying

Joe Louis Punching the Bag
(Original Caption) Training with Louis

Joe Louis Demonstrating His Boxing Stance
(Original Caption) Sports Champions of 1935

Portrait of Joe Louis
(Original Caption) Guaranteed sedative...Joe Louis, the "Detroit Brown Bomber

Crowd Watching Joe Louis Training
(Original Caption) Joe Louis, who meets Max Baer on September 24th, toys with the light bag while training for his fight at Pompton Lakes, N.J. September 11th

Joe Louis Fighting Paul Cavelier
(Original Caption) Training with Joe Louis. Pompton Lakes, New Jersey: Joe Louis (right) and sparring partner Paul Cavelier mix it up during Louis training at Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, September 11

Joe Louis and Tiger Flowers Boxing
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis boxes against Tiger Flowers

Max Baer Back To Camera Flexes Right Arm
(Original Caption) 9/16/1935-Speculator, New York- Max Baer exhibits the mighty right arm with which he hopes to stop the triumphal march of Joe Louis, the Brown Bomber, when the pair meet Sept

Joe Louis Posing with Closed Fist
(Original Caption) Views of Joe Louis, heavyweight fighter

Joe Louis Shown With His Four Trainers
(Original Caption) 9/21/1935-Pompton Lakes, NJ- Here is Joe Louis, of Detroit and environs, and the men who are directing him along the path to pugilistic fame- left to right -: Julian Black

Joe Louis Showing His Fists
(Original Caption) Brown Bomber's "Bombs." Pompton Lakes, New Jersey: Joe Louis is giving us here a "formal pose" of the tools of his trade; his talented right, and left

Doctor Examining Joe Louis
(Original Caption) The doctor says that Joe is fit...It won't be long now, folks

Joe Louis Fighting Max Baer
Joe Louis lands a punch on the face of Max Baer in a non-title bout. New York, September 24, 1935

The New Mrs. Joe Louis
(Original Caption) 9/24/1935- New York, NY - Mrs. Joe Louis

Joe Louis and Max Baer Shaking Hands
(Original Caption) That Friendly Handshake. New York: Max Baer and Joe Louis are shaking hands at the boxing commission offices after the weighing in. Louis, on the scales, weighed 199 1/4

Joe Louis Fighting Max Baer
(Original Caption) Baer Down. Two Down for Louis with Baer as Victim. Bronx, New York: The second knockdown of Max Baer in that hectic third round of his scheduled 15-round battle with Joe Louis

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