Louisville’s Forgotten Sports Hero: Joe Guyon 09/16

Name of Event:
Louisville’s Forgotten Sports Hero: Joe Guyon 09/16
Summary:
Join us to celebrate Native American athlete Joe Guyon-a standout football and baseball player in 20th-century Louisville.

Start Date of Event:
Tue Sep the 16th , 09/16/2025

End Date of Event:
Tue Sep the 16th , 09/16/2025

Event Description:
It’s an incredible sports career by an athlete who lived, played, and was buried in Louisville-but you’ve likely never heard of him. Joe Guyon was a Native American who played football alongside his best friend, the legendary Jim Thorpe. Local attorney Greg King encountered Guyon in Louisville in 1965 on a baseball field but didn’t learn of his greatness until much later. Now he is sharing his research and Guyon’s story, which includes the Pro Football and College Football Hall of Fame, a starring role with the Louisville Colonels, coaching football at St. X High School, and so much more.

Join us September 16 as we celebrate this sports legend along with members of his family who are traveling to Louisville to attend.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory will have a special presentation to Guyon’s family, and the Louisville Bats will recognize him during their game on September 17. Admission to this program is free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of St. X High School.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Louisville’s Forgotten Sports Hero: Joe Guyon Tuesday, September 16 Frazier History Museum

Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.
Program: 6-7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free (Thanks to Generosity of St. X High School)

Get tickets at fraziermuseum.org.

Additional Dates or Details For This Event:

Event Location:
Frazier History Museum
829 W. Main St.

Event Type:
Sports, Family, Educational, Entertainment, Exhibit

Link:
https://www.fraziermuseum.org/calendar/louisvilles-forgotten-sports-hero-joe-guyon

Venue Link: Frazier Kentucky History Museum