Detroit City of Champions

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1935. The Great Depression. Detroit is ranked as the hardest hit city in America. Speramus Meliora Resurgent Cineribus Akin to a miracle something incredible began to happen. Detroit began to ... more

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January 19, 2022 Joe Louis. Pt 12: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “A hero in their midst” – Ep. 49
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Episode 49: Joe Louis. Part 12: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “A hero in their midst”

The rise of Joe Louis in 1935 had a profound effect on the people of the Great Depression. In today’s episode, Jamie, Charles and Matt Fox are joined by Tonya Cole of Joe Louis Bourbon for a discussion on the immediate and enduring community impacts of the Brown Bomber.

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November 13, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 11 : The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “The Livermore Larupper” – Ep. 48
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Often lost in the shuffle in the overall story of Joe Louis is the “final boss” of 1935: Max Baer

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October 28, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 10 : The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “Kingfish” – Ep. 47
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With his decisive victory over Primo Carnera Joe Louis would rise above the level of “up-and-comer” to the heights of international superstar. In today’s episode, Jamie and Charles explore what this meant to Detroit, the country, the world, Joe himself and how it all fit into the unfolding events of the City of Champions season....

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October 05, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 9 : The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “Primo” – Ep. 46
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Episode 46: Joe Louis. Part 9: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “Primo” Joe Louis was a rising star in early 1935 but a “man mountain” stood in the path of his further ascent. That man mountain was Primo Carnera. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore the first major fight of Joe...

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September 27, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 8 : The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “The Hype Train” – Ep. 45
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Episode 45: Joe Louis. Part 8: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “The Hype Train” Having signed a contract with Mike Jacobs, Joe Louis and his retinue embarked on the plan which would see him rise to a level of superstardom unknown to any previous American of color. In today’s episode, Jamie and...

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September 10, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 7: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “The Milk Fund for Babies” – Ep. 44
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Episode 44: Joe Louis. Part 7: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “The Milk Fund for Babies” At the dawn of 1935 Joe Louis found himself in the same position as many other, previous African American boxers: Talented, up-and-coming and among the best in the world. Unlike his predecessors, however, the opportunity for...

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August 17, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 6: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “1934” – Ep. 43
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Episode 43: Joe Louis. Part 6: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “1934”

After a month of intense training Joe Louis embarked upon his professional career with his first fight on the 4th of July, 1934. In today’s show Jamie and Charles explore Joe’s first year as a pro and how it set the stage for his rise to international mega-stardom in 1935.

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August 03, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 5: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “Chappie” – Ep. 42
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Episode 42: Joe Louis. Part 5: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “Chappie”

After rolling through the amateur ranks Joe Louis and his manager, John Roxborough set their sights on the world of professional boxing. However, to do so, they needed three things: Connections, money and a proper trainer. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore how these three needs were resolved by the additions of Julian Black and Jack Blackburn.

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July 26, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 4: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “Golden Gloves” – Ep. 41
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Episode 41: Joe Louis. Part 4: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “Golden Gloves” At the same moment as the Tigers were beginning their ascension in 1934, Joe Louis was fighting through the ranks of amateur boxing. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles explore the amateur boxing world of 1934 and how the...

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July 21, 2021 Joe Louis. Pt 3: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport History: “The Brewster” – Ep. 40
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Episode 40: Joe Louis. Part 3: The Greatest Individual Season in American Sport history: “The Brewster” The Brewster Recreation Center is often relegated to a mere footnote in the story of Joe Louis. In today’s episode Jamie and Charles dive deeper into this iconic building‘s influence on Louis as well as the many people who...

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