CLAY, CASSIUS ORIGINAL WIRE PHOTO (1960-WEARING GOLD MEDAL)

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Regular price $800.00

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 wire photo which pictures Cassius Clay, Wilbert "Skeeter" McClure and Ed Crook at Idlewild Airport in New York on September 8, 1960 displaying their Olympic Boxing gold medals as they head home.
This is an original Associated Press wire photo with their stamp on back and caption on front. Clean front and back. Bold, clear image. Not creased or torn. 7" x 9 1/2." Rare, the first time we have offered this pose.

Size: 7 x 9 1/2

Condition: excellent