1. Measures 7.5" x 10". Ali is photographed with some local schoolchildren while Susan Ford, daughter of President Gerald, snaps some photos. Daily News Apr 28 1976 stamp on reverse. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
2. Measures 8.5" x 11". Ali shows off his victory wreath after defeating Richard Dunn. "Muhammad Ali Alone 1976" handwritten on reverse with UPI and Sun Times May 26 1976 stamps. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
3. Measures 6.5" x 10". Ali is pictured here on his way to Bangladesh after losing his heavyweight title belt to Leon Spinks. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
4. Measures 8" x 11". Ali answers reporters' questions prior to the Thrilla in Manila. "Cassis Clay Alone 1975" handwritten on reverse. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
5. Measures 7" x 10". Ali is pictured here after knocking out George Foreman. "Cassius Clay Alone 1974" handwritten on reverse with Sun Times Oct 31 1974 stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
6. Measures 8.5" x 10.5". Ali examines the walking stick he received as a gift from the President of Zaire. "Cassius Clay Alone 1974" handwritten on reverse with UPI stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
7. Measures 7" x 9". Ali shakes hand with U.A.R. President Gamal Abdel Nasser. "Cassius Clay Others 1966" handwritten on reverse with Property of Newspaper Division Field Enterprises, Inc. Jun 1966 stamp.Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
8. Measures 8" x 10". Ali and challenger Jimmy Young playfully mix it up at their pre-fight news conference. UPI and Sun Times Apr 24 1976 stamps on reverse with various handwritten notations. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
9. Measures 8" x 10". Ali and Stan Musial accept their awards at the B'Nai B'Rith annual sports dinner in Boston. Associated Press Wirephoto and Property of Newspaper Division Field Enterprises, Inc. Dec 1962 stamps on reverse. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
10. Measures 8" x 11". Ali gets into it with Oscar Bonavena after their pre-fight weigh in. "Cassius Clay Others 1970" handwritten on reverse with Chicago Sun Times Dec 2 1970 stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01750)
This image originated directly from the archives of "The Chicago Sun Times" and was intended for use in its pages. Designated as a Generation 1 photo, this image was developed directly from the original photographers negative within approximately one to five years of the depicted person/event. In some instances, usually when a date stamp is present, the photograph was developed within a year or even days of the listed event. Photographers included in the collection include Charles Conlon, George Burke, George Brace, William C. Greene, Alex P. Silverberg, and George Dorrill. Some are identified; many are not but were provided by these world class photographers. Unlike standard wire photos, these images were often hand developed by the photographer sent to The Chicago Sun Times newspaper. Therefore, the result is an actual first generation photographers print -again, not be confused with the more commonly found wire photo image. First major collection to enter the market of exclusive Generation 1 Photos.
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