1. Measures 7.5" x 10.5". George Chuvalo lands a punch to the jaw of Ali. "Cassius Clay fight 5/1/72" handwritten on reverse with Chicago Sun Times May 2 1972 stamp and affixed newspaper cutline. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
2. Measures 8" x 10". Ali dodges a punch from his sparring partner. "Cassius Clay Training" handwritten on reverse. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
3. Measures 8" x 10". Referee Jay Edson rushes to break up the fight between Ali and Jimmy Ellis. "Cassius Clay Jimmy Ellis fight 7/26/71" handwritten on reverse with Chicago Daily News Jul 27 1971 stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
4. Measures 8.5" x 10.5". People gather to watch Ali and Sonny Liston duke it out. "Feb 25, 1964 Lenahan Cassius Clay - Liston fight TV State Lake view of the TV screen of the Clay-Liston fight." typewritten on reverse with Sun Times Feb 26 1964 & Property of Newspaper Division Field Enterprises, Inc. stamps. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
5. Measures 8" x 10". Ali is pictured here getting his physical for military service. "Cassius Clay Others 1964" handwritten on reverse with Sun Times Jan 25 1964, Property of Newspaper Division Field Enterprises, Inc. & Associated Press Wirephoto stamps. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
6. Measures 8.5" x 10". Ali predicts a 7th round knockout of Joe Bugner in their upcoming bout. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
7. Measures 8" x 11". Ali slips to the canvas during his fight with Oscar Bonavena. "Cassius Clay Oscar Bonavena fight 12/7/70" handwritten on reverse with Chicago Sun Times Dec 9 1970 stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
8. Measures 7" x 10". Ali yells at European champion Joe Bugner from ringside of a fight he was commentating. "Cassius Clay Others 1974" handwritten on reverse with newspaper clipping and Sun Times Dec 5 1974 stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
9. Measures 8" x 9.5". Oscar Bonavena lands a body blow on Ali. "Cassius Clay Oscar Bonavena fight 12/7/70" handwritten on reverse with affixed newspaper clipping. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
10. Measures 8" x 11". Ali knock down Oscar Bonavena for the 3rd and final time in the 15th round of their bout. "Cassius Clay Oscar Bonavena fight 12/7/70" handwritten on reverse with Chicago Sun time Dec 8 1970 stamp. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
11. Measures 8.5" x 10". Ali models his championship belt at a pre-fight press conference. "Cassius Clay Alone 1971" handwritten on reverse. Chicago Sun Times Archives Hologram. (01749)
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.
News service photos are also included, and in those instances, are identified as such by their respective stampings. Acme Wire Photo, Associated Press, International News, and United Press have provided images to the archives. Reverse images are included for identification purposes. As part of the production process for the newspaper, images may show production notes, photographer's stamps, date codes, and other markings associated with the production of The Chicago Sun Times newspaper. In all cases, each selected image is of superior quality, subject matter, clarity, contrast and condition. Each image was archived by The Chicago Sun Times and includes the official Chicago Sun Times Archive hologram, assuring its origin and provenance. Additional MEARS LOA included with each lo
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