- Photograph by
- Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Terrell, Ernie, American, 1939 - 2014
- Date
- February 6, 1967
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5367 pixels × 8000 pixels
- File size: 150.13 MB
- Description
- An image of Muhammad Ali versus Ernie Terrell at the Houston Astrodome in 1967. The image shows Ali standing at the far side corner of the ring resting his arms on the ropes facing the nearside corner. In the nearside corner, Terrell sits on a stool while be attended by two unidentified men on his team. Terrell sits with his legs spread apart and his arms resting on his legs. A metal pail with a label that reads: [Wheeling/ Steel] is next to the stool. Photographers and spectators are visible outside of the ring in the background and foreground.
- Place depicted
- Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- Icons
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Photography
- Sports
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
- Object number
- 2016.164.22.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Walter Iooss
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.