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HISTORY: Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 until his temporary retirement in 1949. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes. Louis had the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history.
Louis's cultural impact was felt well outside the ring. He is widely regarded as the first African-American to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States, and was also a focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment leading up to and during World War II because of his historic rematch with German boxer Max Schmeling in 1938. He was instrumental in integrating the game of golf, helping break the sport's color barrier in America by appearing under a sponsor's exemption in a PGA event in 1952.
In 1933, Louis won the Detroit-area Golden Gloves Novice Division championship against Joe Biskey for the light heavyweight classification.
Offered here is an extremely rare souvenir lighter endorsed by Joe Louis. Circa mid 1930's.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an extremely rare souvenir lighter endorsed by Joe Louis. Circa mid 1930's.This metallic lighter is in the shape of a bottle. JoeLouis is pictured and the label includes the words JOE LOUIS BOOSTER'S CLUB. Manufactured by Kem Inc. of Detroit, Michigan. Shows some exterior wear. Lighter is not working. 2 1/2 inches long. This is the only example of this lighter we have seen.
