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Muhammad Ali Heavyweight Champ Boxing Autographed 3x5 Card (6X) PSA Letter
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You are bidding on an autographed 3x5 card signed SIX TIMES by boxing legend Muhammad Ali, , obtained via fan mail.....includes PSA Letter...Note that items with COAs come with individual COAs, sticker usually on back of item. I do not accept "Best Offer". Prices are reduced every 30 days until the item sells. Thanks for understanding this policy!
New items will be added the first of the month...prices on existing items will be reduced at the end of each month
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Muhammad Ali
(born
Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.
, January 17, 1942) is an
American
former professional
boxer
, generally considered among the greatest heavyweights in the sport's history. A controversial and even polarizing figure during his early career, Ali is today widely regarded not only for the skills he displayed in the ring but for the values he exemplified outside of it: religious freedom, racial justice and the triumph of principle over expedience.
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He is one of the most recognized sports figures of the past 100 years, crowned
"Sportsman of the Century"
by
Sports Illustrated
and
"Sports Personality of the Century"
by the
BBC
.
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Born Cassius Clay, at the age of 22 he won the
world heavyweight championship
in 1964 from
Sonny Liston
in a stunning upset. Shortly after that bout, Ali joined the
Nation of Islam
and changed his name. He subsequently converted to
Sunni Islam
in 1975, and later to
Sufism
.
In 1967, three years after winning the heavyweight title, Ali refused to be conscripted into the
U.S. military
, citing his religious beliefs and opposition to the
Vietnam War
. He was eventually arrested and found guilty on draft evasion charges and stripped of his boxing title. He did not fight again for nearly four years—losing a time of peak performance in an athlete's career. Ali's appeal worked its way up to the
U.S. Supreme Court
, where in 1971 his conviction was overturned.
Ali would go on to become the first and only three-time
lineal
World Heavyweight Champion
.
Nicknamed "The Greatest", Ali was involved in several historic
boxing
matches.
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Notable among these were the first Liston fight, three with rival
Joe Frazier
, considered among the greatest in boxing history, and one with
George Foreman
, where he regained titles he had been stripped of seven years earlier.
Ali revolutionized the sport by the sheer power and magnetism of his personality. At a time when most fighters let their managers do the talking, Ali was articulate, witty and loquacious. He easily controlled press conferences and interviews, spoke freely and intelligently about issues unrelated to boxing and wrote rhymes that humorously denigrated his opponents and predicted the round in which "they must fall."
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Shipping and Packaging details: I ship everything with cardboard backing. Additionally, I slip all autographed photos inside sturdy photo-protective sleeves. Payment details: Typically, I ship paypal payments right away. PAYPAL is recommended. International shipping will be higher as all international orders go through the Global Shipping program. How I obtained my autographs, and why I promise a FULL MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: As a kid, from roughly the years 1965 to 1973, and later from 1974-the present, I have amassed an enormous collection of autographed sports and celebrity memorabilia. In most cases, using Jack Smalling's baseball address lists and other assorted address lists, I wrote to both active and retired baseball players, sending them letters, requests for signatures, and self-addressed-stamped envelopes. This is how I obtained thousands of autographs. I also obtained many autographs in person at area parks and hotels.In the 1980's and 1990's, I travelled the country doing shows (20 National Conventions) and would buy quantities of autographs through player signings. I have every reason to believe that all of the autographs I'm selling are absolutely authentic. I stand by every item I sell. Upon purchasing an item from me through eBay, you may return that item, in the condition in which I shipped it to you, within 14 days of receipt of that item if you are not satisfied with the item. I am selling each item "as is", per the guarantee I've promised above. All the old time autograph dealers know me and the professional authenticators will vouch for my reputation as well. I do this on a part time basis, so sometimes emails take a day. I have worked hard for my feedback rating. The last thing I want to do is damage my credibility, so if you have legitimate concerns about any item you win from me on eBay, I'll make every effort to remedy the situation to your satisfaction. PLEASE NOTE: Most items come with certificates of authenticity from outside companies (JSA and PSA predominantly; they are the best). I have spent lots of money with third party authenticators and have had very few come back without passing. Sincerely, Joe Binder , Downers Grove, Illinois