Boxing Legend Joe Gans ~ Activist Kevin Grace!!! Joe Gans was the first black American boxing champion(1902-1908) Won and fought a 42 round bout to retain his title in 1906. Owned the Goldfield Hotel (Colvin & E. Lexington St) Baltimore, Maryland where he gave Eubie Blake his start as a piano player in 1907.For info on the book or Joe Gans events visit WWW. Joe Gans.com.

Boxing Legend Joe Gans ~ Activist Kevin Grace!!! Joe Gans was the first black American boxing champion(1902-1908) Won and fought a 42 round bout to retain his title in 1906. Owned the Goldfield Hotel (Colvin &amp; E. Lexington St) Baltimore, Maryland where he gave Eubie Blake his start as a piano player in 1907.For info on the book or Joe Gans events visit WWW. Joe Gans.com.

Kevin Grace, Joe Gans historian & Activist

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