Fist of Joe Louis
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Fist of Joe Louis is the title of a memorial to the boxer
at Detroit's Hart Plaza.
Dedicated on October 16, 1986, The sculpture, commissioned by Sports Illustrated magazine from the Mexican-American sculptor Robert Graham
, is a 24 feet (7.3 m) arm with a fisted hand suspended by a 24 feet (7.3 m) pyramidal framework.
It represents the power of his punch both inside and outside the ring. Because of his efforts to fight Jim Crow laws, the fist was symbolically aimed toward the South.
Joe Louis
Joseph Louis Barrow , better known as Joe Louis, was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949. He is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweights of all time...
at Detroit's Hart Plaza.
Dedicated on October 16, 1986, The sculpture, commissioned by Sports Illustrated magazine from the Mexican-American sculptor Robert Graham
Robert Graham (sculptor)
Robert Graham was a sculptor based in the state of California in the United States. His monumental bronzes commemorate the human figure and are featured in public places across America.-Biography:...
, is a 24 feet (7.3 m) arm with a fisted hand suspended by a 24 feet (7.3 m) pyramidal framework.
It represents the power of his punch both inside and outside the ring. Because of his efforts to fight Jim Crow laws, the fist was symbolically aimed toward the South.