Written by
Life Magazine, 1883 - 2007
Published by
Time Inc., American, founded 1922
Subject of
Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
Created by
Gomel, Bob, American, born 1933
Date
March 6, 1964
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 13 5/8 x 10 1/2 in. (34.6 x 26.7 cm)
Description
A 1964 issue of LIFE Magazine featuring a cover photograph of the boxer, Cassius Clay, commonly known as, Muhammad Ali, by the photojournalist Bob Gomel. The magazine consists of 126 pages some in color and others in black and white. The content includes articles on the 1964 Liston-Clay fight and offers a profile of Clay with many quotes from trainer Angelo Dundee. The magazine also contains articles on culture, politics, and current events, as well as advertisements. The back cover features a cigarette advertisement for Chesterfield King.
Place made
Rockefeller Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
magazines (periodicals)
Topic
Athletes
Boxing
Mass media
Sports
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift, ©1964 Time, Inc.
Object number
2011.154
Restrictions & Rights
©1964 Time, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53392c7d2-5513-48ff-aecb-bd6cfb4a14b5

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