1. Measures 6" x 8". Ali and Joe Frazier sign the contracts for their March 8th title fight at Madison Square Garden. "Cassius Clay Others 1970" handwritten on reverse with Chicago Sun Times Dec 31 1970 stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
2. Measures 7" x 9". Ali is pictured here praying at the mosque located in his Deer Park, PA training camp. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
3. Measures 7" x 10". Pictured here are two of the horses at Ali's training camp. "Muhammad Ali Deer Lake, PA training 1978" handwritten on reverse with John H. White photo credit. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
4. Measures 8" x 10". Ali predicts an 8th round knockout for his bout against Bob Foster. "Cassius Clay Alone 1972" handwritten on reverse with Chicago Sun Times Nov 9 1972 & Sep 12 1973 stamps. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
5. Measures 8" x 10". Ali stops and chats with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley. "Cassius Clay Others 1975 Muhammad Ali" handwritten on reverse with various typewritten notations. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
6. Measures 8" x 10". Ali and his brother Rudolph meet with author Christine X Johnson. "July 2, 1963. George Beatty. 743 E 93rd St. Muslims Meeting 54th and Greenwood. l to r. Rudolph Clay (brother of Cassius Clay) Sister Christine X Johnson Cassius Clay at reception for sister Christine, author of Muhammad's Children book for 1st grade readers etc." typewritten on reverse. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
7. Measures 7" x 9". Photo of the ticket windows for the Liston Ali title fight in Miami Beach. "Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston fight Feb 1964" handwritten on reverse with Facsimile Used and Property of Newspaper Division Field Enterprises, Inc. stamps. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
8. Measures 8" x 11". Ali lands a vicious right to the jaw of Brian London. "Cassius Clay Brian London fight" handwritten on reverse with Sun Times Aug 7 1966 stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
9. Measures 7.5" x 10.5". Ali knocks challenger Cleveland Williams to the canvas. "Cassius Clay Cleveland Williams fight 11/14/66" handwritten on reverse with dated Sun Times & Daily News stamps and affixed tagline. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
10. Measures 8" x 10". Ali goes to the mat after a Henry Cooper blow. Associated Press Wirephoto, Property of Newspaper Division Field Enterprises, Inc. & Sun Times Jun 19 1963 stamps on reverse. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
11. Measures 8" x 10". Ali is pictured at his press conference after defeating Sonny Liston for the heavyweight championship belt. "Cassius Clay October 1964" handwritten on reverse with Sun Times Feb 27 1964, Property of Newspaper Division Field Enterprises, Inc. & Associated Press Wirephoto stamps. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
12. Measures 7.5" x 10". Ali is pictured here before a charity fight against Scott LeDoux. Daily News Nov 29 1977 & Sun Times Dec 27 1978 stamps on reverse with affixed newspaper clipping. Chicago Sun Times Archive Hologram. (01748)
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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