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... three losses. After Louis retired he got married three times. When he lived with his last wife he had drug problems. In 1970 Louis was offered a job in a Las Vegas casino. Louis lived in Las Vegas until his death from a heart attack on April 12, 1981. Louis was a great boxer he opened the doors in sports for African Americans. Louis is one ... ...
... this affected morale. Nevertheless, in 1949, a select group of black fighter pilots from the 332nd Fighter Group took first place in the U.S. Air Force annual National Fighter Gunnery Meet at Las Vegas Air Force Base, Nevada. Myths of black airmen incompetence, lack of skill, etc., were long forgotten or disproved. Many white units experienced frustration in needing qualified personnel but were ... ...
... . He had earned five million in his magnificent boxing career but at the age of 37 he didn't have a penny to show for it. Louis decided to make a living as a Las Vegas casino host to support himself. Joe Louis still holds the distinction of having successfully defended his title more times than any other heavy weight champion in boxing history. He ... ...
