Joe Louis
Further Information
Books
Mead, Chris. Champion: Joe Louis, Black Hero in White America. London: Robson Books, 1986.
Periodicals
Cox, James A. "The Day Joe Louis Fired Shots Heard 'Round the World." St. Louis Journalism Review (October 1995): 11.
Deardorff, Don. "Joe Louis Became Both a Black Hero and a National Symbol to Whites after Overcoming Racism in the Media." St. Louis Journalism Review (October 1995): 11.
Gersten, Seymour P. "Ringside." American Heritage (July 1999): 27.
Hochman, Stan. "Bud Greenspan's 'King of the Ring' Documentary Full of Lessons." Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service (December 30, 1999): K5619.
Horn, Robert. "Two Champions and Enemies: Bad Blood Existed between Jack Johnson and Joe Louis." Sports Illustrated (May 14, 1990): 109.
"Joe Louis Becomes First Boxer Honored on U.S. Postage Stamp." Jet (June 28, 1993): 48.
McCormick, Bill. "Joe Louis-World Champion." Washington Post (June 23, 1999): C17.
McGowen, Deane. "Joe Louis, 66, Heavyweight King Who Reigned 12 Years, Is Dead." New York Times (April 13, 1981): A1.
Smith, Red. "Joe Louis: A Sense of Dignity." New York Times (April 13, 1981): C1.
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