This event is in the past.It took place on May 25, 2026 at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.
History Exhibition
History ExhibitionStep into the ring with Dick Miyagawa, a Japanese American SJSU student who became an NCAA boxing champion just as World War II began. This intimate exhibition uncovers his remarkable story through photos, documents, and memorabilia from the university archives.
Japanese American history
NCAA athletics
WWII era archives
local history showcase
Tips
📚5th floor Special Collections — arrive early to browse
🥊Miyagawa won the 1941 NCAA title before enlisting
Fists of Fury
Downtown Historic District
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionStep into the ring with Dick Miyagawa, a Japanese American SJSU student who became an NCAA boxing champion just as World War II began. This intimate exhibition uncovers his remarkable story through photos, documents, and memorabilia from the university archives.
Japanese American history
NCAA athletics
WWII era archives
local history showcase
Tips
📚5th floor Special Collections — arrive early to browse
🥊Miyagawa won the 1941 NCAA title before enlisting
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