American boxer
Born: May 6, 1937,
Died: April 20, 2014
Rubin “Hurricane” Carter was an American middleweight boxer who became famous not just for his skills in the ring but also for his wrongful conviction and subsequent exoneration for a triple murder. Born on May 6, 1937, in New Jersey, Carter’s promising boxing career was interrupted in 1966 when he and another man, John Artis, were wrongfully convicted of a triple homicide in Paterson, New Jersey.
Carter vehemently maintained his innocence, and his case gained international attention, particularly after Bob Dylan released the song “Hurricane” in 1975, which brought widespread awareness to Carter’s plight. After spending nearly 20 years in prison, Carter’s conviction was overturned in 1985 due to procedural issues and evidence of racial bias in the trial.
Following his release, Carter became an advocate for criminal justice reform and worked tirelessly to help others who were wrongfully convicted. He founded an organization dedicated to this cause and authored a memoir, “The Sixteenth Round,” detailing his experiences.
Rubin “Hurricane” Carter passed away on April 20, 2014, but his legacy continues to inspire movements for justice and equality.
Rubin Carter’s 5 most popular quotes
- To live in a world where truth matters and justice, however late, really happens, that world would be heaven enough for us all.
- Hatred and bitterness and anger only consume the vessel that contains them. It doesn’t hurt another soul.
- You can gain reconciliation from your enemies, but you can only gain peace from yourself.
- Men without dignity are like clowns without an audience, pathetic and lost.
- Bitterness only consumes the vessel that contains it.
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