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Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 10:19
by SenorPipino
Thought it was appropriate to mention that two of the most revered fighters in boxing history both passed on this date during the 1980s.
The immortal Brown Bomber Joe Louis died April 12 1981 at the age of 66 in Las Vegas.
And maybe the finest fighter to ever lace on boxing gloves, Sugar Ray Robinson, passed away on April 12 1989 at his home in Los Angeles.
Two icons of sports, gone on the same date.
Continue to rest in peace legends.
Re: Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 10:29
by oogiebe
SenorPipino wrote: ↑12 Apr 2018, 10:19
Thought it was appropriate to mention that two of the most revered fighters in boxing history both passed on this date during the 1980s.
The immortal Brown Bomber Joe Louis died April 12 1981 at the age of 66 in Las Vegas.
And maybe the finest fighter to ever lace on boxing gloves, Sugar Ray Robinson, passed away on April 12 1989 at his home in Los Angeles.
Two icons of sports, gone on the same date.
Continue to rest in peace legends.
Two of the greatest passing on the same day. RIP.
Re: Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 11:11
by bennie
It's amazing that they both passed on the same day.
Re: Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 11:56
by SenorPipino
And both were born in the month of May---Robinson on May 3 1921 and Louis on May 13 1914.
Under the Zodiac sign of Taurus, the rampaging bull.
That would be an appropriate sign for the late Jake LaMotta.
Re: Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 12:24
by oogiebe
SenorPipino wrote: ↑12 Apr 2018, 11:56
And both were born in the month of May---Robinson on May 3 1921 and Louis on May 13 1914.
Under the Zodiac sign of Taurus, the rampaging bull.
That would be an appropriate sign for the late Jake LaMotta.
NICE!
Re: Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 16:54
by Caractacus
and both knew each other when they were young and Robinson was still living in Detroit.
He use to carry Joe Louis boxing equipment when they walked to Brewster's Gym !
Re: Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 16:55
by oogiebe
These stories are the best thing in the forum! I love them!
Re: Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 16:57
by Caractacus
Caractacus wrote: ↑12 Apr 2018, 16:54
and both knew each other when they were young and Robinson was still living in Detroit.
He use to carry Joe Louis boxing equipment when they walked to Brewster's Gym !
Joseph Louis Barrows and Walker Smith that is.
Re: Remember
Posted: 12 Apr 2018, 17:01
by oogiebe
Caractacus wrote: ↑12 Apr 2018, 16:57
Caractacus wrote: ↑12 Apr 2018, 16:54
and both knew each other when they were young and Robinson was still living in Detroit.
He use to carry Joe Louis boxing equipment when they walked to Brewster's Gym !
Joseph Louis Barrows and Walker Smith that is.
LOL!