HISTORY: Joe Louis was born on May 13, 1914 in Lafayette, Alabama. On June 22, 1937 he won the World Heavyweight Title from James J. Braddock. He retired after losing to Rocky Marciano on October 26, 1951. His final record was 63-3. Presented here is an original wirephoto of Joe Louis with Nat Fleischer. Louis received the World's Boxing Champion gold and silk belt. It is an International News Photo.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This original wirephoto of Joe Louis is 6 1/2" x 8 1/2." The upper right corner is slightly soft and there is a crease in the upper left side. Clean image with no rips or tears.
