Detroit ― A new statue of legendary boxing champ Joe Louis pays homage to another of his trailblazing accomplishments: ...
For good measure, Louis donated his $47,000 boxing paycheck to the military. He was “a loyal American,” Johnny Smith and ...
The Joe Louis Greenway grew a little longer last week. The new addition includes a statue featuring the boxer as a golfer, highlighting another piece of history about the figure and how he broke ...
DETROIT (AP) — “The Fist” is getting fixed up. Work began Wednesday on Detroit’s massive sculpture of the arm and hand of heavyweight champion Joe Louis. The 24-foot bronze “Monument to Joe Louis,” ...
City officials have put out an open call for artists to create a sculpture celebrating a Detroit sports icon. Detroit’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship announced Friday that the new ...
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on June 22, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. The buildup was epic. Mid-June, 1937. Joe Louis ...
DETROIT (WXYZ) — A project like the Joe Louis Greenway has been years in the making, and as work continues to connect Detroit with three other cities, organizers ...