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Joe Louis vs Max Schmeling., Both hands on the canvas, Max tries to get his bearings. No dice. He was back in his native Germany as far as last night's fight was concerned. Joe's terrific punching was too much. (NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)

The Night Joe Louis Saved the World

Eighty years ago, the Brown Bomber prevailed in the most politicized sports event ever held.