A Heart Larger Than a Title: The Hidden Legacy of Joe Louis
Can the hardest punch come from outside the ring?
In Season 1, Episode 162 of The Optimistic Beacon, Dr. Ray Calabrese dives deep into the "radical softness" of boxing legend Joe Louis. While the world knew him as the most feared man on the planet, his community knew him as a man who couldn't say no to a friend in need.
In this episode, "A Heart Larger Than a Title," we explore the staggering generosity that defined the "People's Champion." From paying for the funerals of strangers and sending children to college, to donating his entire multi-million dollar fight…
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