Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Michael & Leon Spinks
Michael born: July 22, 1956 - Leon born: July 11, 1953
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 7, 2024
1. Michael & Leon Spinks Marker
St. Louis-born boxers Michael and Leon Spinks made history in 1976 as the first brothers to win Olympic gold medals in the same year. They later became the first brothers to win the World Heavyweight Championship as pros. In 1981 Michael won the WBA light heavyweight title and in 1983 began his reign as the undisputed world light heavyweight champion. He moved up to the heavyweight class in 1985 and won the World Heavyweight Championship. Powed by his "Spinks Jinx" dynamite right hand, he won 31 of 32 fights, 21 by knockout. Leon Spinks, in just his 8th pro fight, became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 1978. His defeat of Muhammad Ali for the crown was one of the most monumental upsets in boxing history.
Erected 2023 by St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, St. Louis Walk of Fame series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 38° 39.336′ N, 90° 18.021′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roscoe Robinson Jr. (here, next to this marker); Edna Gellhorn (a few steps from this marker); Jonathan Franzen (a few steps from this marker); Walker Hancock (a few steps from this marker); Carl Wimar (within shouting distance of this marker); "Butch" O'Hare (within shouting distance of this marker); Brett Hull (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitey Herzog (within
Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 7, 2024
2. Michael & Leon Spinks Marker
More about this marker. Marker was dedicated on June 26, 2023, with Michael in attendance as well as Leon's family.
Also see . . .
1. Leon Spinks on Wikipedia. Spinks (1953-2021) also was a professional wrestler during 1986 and the early 1990s. He later moved to Las Vegas. (Submitted on August 7, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Michael Spinks on Wikipedia. (Submitted on August 7, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
