ALI, MUHAMMAD VINTAGE SIGNED PHOTO (1977-AS CHAMPION)

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He won the World Heavyweight Title from Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964. He announced his retirement in February of 1970 but was back in the ring later that October. He won the NABF Heavyweight Title On July 26, 1971 in a bout with Jimmy Ellis. He regained the World Heavyweight Title when he fought George Foreman in Zaire on October 30, 1974. He retired after losing to Trevor Berbick on December 11, 1981 with a final record of 56-5 with 37 KO's. Presented here is an original photograph of Muhammad Ali which he has boldly signed and dated in 1977 when he was world heavyweight champion.
This is an original, black & white photograph. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. Boldly signed, "To Pat From Muhammad Ali Oct 20-77 Love is the Net where Hearts are caught like Fish Love Always." Some bleeding and surface where to the bottom inscription not affecting the signature or date. Mild discoloration at photo bottom. 8" x 10." Scarce signed photo when Ali was world heavyweight champion. Unusual pose.