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Press kit for Sonny Liston versus Cassius Clay Championship Fight
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm)
- Description
- The press kit is an orange folder with graphics of the two fighters on the front. The folder contains 2011.56.3.1 through 2011.56.3.17. These documents include biographical sketches, physical measurements, and travel brochures. The cover features images of both Liston (on the left) and Clay (on the right).
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- press kits
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Document listing telephone numbers in the greater Miami area
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing telephone numbers in the greater Miami area is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document is a listing of telephone numbers that the press may need to contact while in Miami. Included are numbers for the promoters Chris Dundee and Bill MacDonald, the Associated Press, the Miami Herald, and Western Union.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing Cassius Clay's win-loss record
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing Cassius Clay's win-loss record is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document gives dates, opponents, and outcomes for all of Clay's nineteen boxing matches.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document of biographical sketch of Bill MacDonald
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten biographical sketch of Bill MacDonald, partner of Chris Dundee in Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, large text reads, "LISTON vs. CLAY" with photographs of the two boxers on either side. Dundee and MacDonald jointly promoted the Liston vs. Clay match.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document of a biographical sketch of Chris Dundee
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten biographical sketch of Chris Dundee, Cassius Clay's trainer, is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, large text reads, "LISTON vs. CLAY" with photographs of the two boxers on either side.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing physical measurements for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing physical measurements for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document, with a "LISTON vs. CLAY" header at the top, lists physical measurements (height, weight, waist, reach, etc.) for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing Sonny Liston's win-loss record
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing Sonny Liston's win-loss record is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document gives dates, opponents, and outcomes for all of Sonny Liston's thirty-six boxing matches.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document with biographical sketch of Cassius Clay
- Created by
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This three page typewritten biographical sketch of Cassius Clay is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, the large text reads, [LISTON vs. CLAY] with photographs of the two boxers on either side.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- press kits
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document advertising tourism in Miami
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document advertising tourism in Miami is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document offers six pages that read like a promotional brochure for the Miami area.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- advertisements
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Document comparing Clay and Liston's knock-out percentages
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document comparing Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston’s knock-out percentages is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. Below the "LISTON vs. CLAY" header, the title text reads, "Clay's Knockout Record Outshines Liston's .789 to .520."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- press kits
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Caricature and cartoons
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Poster from a boxing match between Sugar Ray Robinson and Ralph Dupas
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Dupas, Ralph, American, 1935 - 2008
- Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
- Miami Beach Convention Center, American, founded 1957
- "Sugar" Robinson, Ray, American, 1921 - 1989
- Date
- January 30, 1963
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 1/16 x 14 in. (56 x 35.6 cm)
- Description
- Poster from a boxing match between Sugar Ray Robinson and Ralph Dupas. The poster is white with orange and black text and features black and white images of Sugar Ray Robinson and Ralph Dupas. The text at center begins "THE GREATEST ATTRACTION EVER..."
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.219.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
-
CC0
Boxing headgear worn by Muhammad Ali
- Created by
- Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
- Owned by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Subject of
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- ca. 1973
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- leather, padding, cloth, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 26.7 x 17.8 cm)
- Caption
- It was in this gym and the surrounding neighborhood with its vibrant mix of racial, political and cultural identities, some have argued, that Cassius Clay took his first crucial steps to becoming Muhammad Ali.
- Description
- Black leather boxing headgear with yellow interior. Open face design with cheek protection and adjustable head and chin straps for customized fit. "EVERLAST" label on front.
- Place collected
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
- Type
- headgear
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.19.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym
- Photograph by
- Satterwhite, Al, American
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- 1971
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 11 1/2 × 17 in. (29.2 × 43.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 12 15/16 × 19 in. (32.9 × 48.3 cm)
- Caption
- In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
- Description
- A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. Ali is featured shirtless, punching with right hand, ungloved, upward towards a speed bag. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- inkjet prints
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
- Object number
- 2017.35.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
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Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym
- Photograph by
- Satterwhite, Al, American
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- 1971
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 16 × 11 1/2 in. (40.6 × 29.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 19 × 12 15/16 in. (48.3 × 32.9 cm)
- Caption
- In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
- Description
- A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. The low-angle photograph, features Ali shirtless, with Everlast boxing shorts. His left hand, ungloved, punches up towards a speed bag, while his right hand, ungloved, is in a fist at his midline. Posters for fights at Madison Square Garden are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- inkjet prints
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
- Object number
- 2017.35.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
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CC0
Ticket for World Heavyweight Championship fight of Sonny Liston vs. Cassius Clay
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Printed by
- Globe Ticket Company, American, founded 1868
- Date
- Feburary 25, 1964
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 1/2 x 6 in. (6.4 x 15.2 cm)
- Description
- Green narrow ticket for the World Heavyweight Championship of Sonny Liston versus Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Ticket is divided two thirds of the way from the left by a large rectangle box featuring two (2) black and white portraits of the boxers. There are seven (7) punched holes throughout the ticket. Five (5) of the punched holes are cross shaped while the other two (2) are crown shaped. Most of the ticket is in black ink with the seat section, number, and ticket price in red ink. On the back of the ticket is a legal statement about the ticket stating that the ticket is good only for the date listed with no refunds available.
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- admission tickets
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.173.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
CC0
Training robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym
- Manufactured by
- Everlast Worldwide, Inc., founded 1910
- Worn by
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- 1964
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- terry, thread
- Dimensions
- L x W (Robe): 43 1/2 × 27 1/2 in. (110.5 × 69.9 cm)
- L x W (Belt): 75 3/4 × 1 3/4 in. (192.4 × 4.4 cm)
- Description
- White terry cloth Everlast robe worn by Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym. Robe includes a terry cloth belt. On the front right panel, situated on the upper chest, is a label for the brand in worn black letters. [EVERLAST/MADE IN U. S. A./Made Expressly for MUHAMMED ALI]. On the back sewn in large black letters is Muhammad Ali's name [MUHAMMED/ALI].
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- robes
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Clothing and dress
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.173.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Program for World Heavyweight Championship, Sonny Liston vs. Cassius Clay
- Published by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Printed by
- McMurray Printers, American
- Date
- February 25, 1964
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
- Description
- Official souvenir program of the World Heavyweight Championship of Sonny Liston versus Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali). Paper program has a white cover with images in blue and white, and text in red and blue. The program cover features a stylized boxing ring with a spotlight on the top of the program shining down to the bottom. Along the bottom third of the cover are three (3) stylized ropes. Centered, are two (2) photographic images of Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), wearing boxing shorts and boxing gloves. Both men are posed with fists raised. In the upper left and right corners are dark triangles in blue. [OFFICIAL / SOUVENIR / PROGRAM / WORLD / HEAVYWEIGHT / CHAMPIONSHIP / 15 ROUNDS / SONNY LISTON vs CASSIUS CLAY / MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION HALL / TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1964 / $1.00 / TAX / INC. / Presented by / DUNDEE-MacDONALD ENTERPRISES, INC.]. On the back of the program is a full page ad for the Lucayan Beach Hotel and Casino featuring people on a beach driving a car into the water.
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- programs
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.173.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photographic print of Muhammad Ali training at the 5th Street Gym
- Photograph by
- Satterwhite, Al, American
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- 1971
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 16 15/16 × 11 5/16 in. (43 × 28.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 19 1/16 × 12 15/16 in. (48.4 × 32.9 cm)
- Caption
- In 1967, the New York State Athletic Commission suspended Muhammad Ali’s boxing license in response to his refusal to be inducted into the draft on the grounds of his religious beliefs as a minister of Islam. Ali successfully took the Commission to court, claiming discrimination in violation of his rights under the Equal Protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This photograph documents his time in the 5th Street Gymnasium in 1971, soon after his license was reinstated. According to Miami sports journalist Roy Firestone, Ali was training for his March 8, 1971 match against Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden that was billed as “The Fight of the Century.”
- Description
- A photographic print of Muhammad Ali training in the 5th Street Gym in Miami. The photograph features Ali shirtless and wearing Everlast boxing shorts. His tapped right hand punches up towards a speed bag, while his tapped left hand is in a fist at his chest. Onlookers and other trainees are visible in the background. The back of the photograph has copyright and photographer information.
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- inkjet prints
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Broadcaster Roy Firestone
- Object number
- 2017.35.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Al Satterwhite. Permission required for use.
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Sociology of Sport
- Published by
- Dorsey Press, American
- Written by
- Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
- Date
- 1973
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (closed): 9 1/4 × 6 1/8 in. (23.5 × 15.6 cm)
- H x W (opened): 9 1/4 × 13 5/8 in. (23.5 × 34.6 cm)
- Description
- A hardcover book titled Sociology of Sport. The book, written by Harry Edwards contains 395 pages and includes text and photographs. The cover of the book is white, gray, black and red. The title is in black print in the upper right of the cover and Edwards name is in white ink in the bottom left. The back cover of the book is white with black text at the bottom that reads: [1710001 /ISBN 0-256-01415-9]. The bottom edge and top edge of the book have a red stamp from the Miami-Dade Junior College Library. There are additional stamps from the library on the first two pages of the book. There is an alphanumeric inscription in the top left corner of the copyright page. The back interior cover of the book has a slip holder and two stickers from the library.
- Place used
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Place printed
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
- Object number
- 2016.66.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- © The Dorsey Press 1973. Permission required for use.