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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Publication Name
- Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn
- Title
- Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn
- Subtitle
- Boxing's Unforgettable Summer of 1941
- ISBN-10
- 1493066641
- EAN
- 9781493066643
- ISBN
- 9781493066643
- Release Date
- 07/15/2022
- Release Year
- 2022
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- US
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Globe Pequot Press, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1493066641
ISBN-13
9781493066643
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9050378374
Product Key Features
Book Title
Joe Louis Vs. Billy Conn : Boxing's Unforgettable Summer of 1941
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Boxing, General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
0 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2021-054898
Reviews
"Joe Louis vs. Billy Conn is an entertaining read. Gruver brings his subject to life. The fight itself is dramatically told over the course of five chapters. And Conn (who clearly has a place in Gruver's heart) gets his due as a great fighter." --The Hauser Report, "Few sporting events deserve to be remembered a week after they happen, let alone 80 years later. But the Louis-Conn fight of 1941 lived in the memories of everyone who watched it -- or listened to it -- forever. And thanks to Ed Gruver's compelling and lyrical book, it is certain to stay that way for generations to come. Two timeless sporting heroes, one classic fight, and one remarkable author. Just a wonderful and engaging read." -- Mike Vaccaro, New York Post sports columnist and author of 1941: The Greatest Year in Sports, "Gruver succeeds in bringing to life the contest's charged atmosphere. This is a real-life Rocky story, but without a Hollywood ending." -Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
796.8309747
Synopsis
Sports fans had much to occupy themselves with during the memorable summer of '41, including New York Yankees great Joe DiMaggio's record-setting consecutive games hit streak and Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams' dogged pursuit of batting .400. No sports story, however, loomed larger that summer than Joe Louis versus Billy Conn, the hard-hitting heavyweight champion, Detroit's "Brown Bomber," battling the stylish and cocky "Pittsburgh Kid." Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, the fight saw the underdog Conn well ahead on points until Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at the Polo Grounds, the brash confidence of the challenger from Pittsburgh, and the quiet dignity of the Black champion Louis, who personified "the memory of every injustice practiced upon his people and the memory of every triumph.", Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, this heavyweight bought saw the underdog Billy Conn well ahead on points until Joe Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at New York's Polo Grounds in June 1941., Sports fans had much to occupy themselves with during the memorable summer of '41, including New York Yankees great Joe DiMaggio's record-setting consecutive games hit streak and Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams' dogged pursuit of batting .400. No sports story, however, loomed larger that summer than Joe Louis versus Billy Conn, the hard-hitting heavyweight champion, Detroit's Brown Bomber, battling the stylish and cocky Pittsburgh Kid." Considered one of the greatest matches in boxing history, the fight saw the underdog Conn well ahead on points until Louis knocked him out in the 13th round. Ed Gruver captures the high drama of that sultry night at the Polo Grounds, the brash confidence of the challenger from Pittsburgh, and the quiet dignity of the Black champion Louis, who personified "the memory of every injustice practiced upon his people and the memory of every triumph."
LC Classification Number
GV1125.G78 2022
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- n***1 (86)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived still wrapped as advertised but it must have taken some damage in transit since it arrived with a couple cracks and a small chunk of the frame of the case had completely detached. BUT the discs were still undamaged so I messaged the seller to tell them I was still going to keep the item I just wanted to let them know about the issue and they messaged me back and offered me 20% off the order to make up for the inconvenience. Great seller. Would purchase from them again.