ALI, MUHAMMAD SOUVENIR FELT PENNANT (1970'S)

Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He won the World Heavyweight Title from Sonny Liston on February 25, 1964. He announced his retirement in February of 1970 but was back in the ring later that October. He won the NABF Heavyweight Title On July 26, 1971 in a bout with Jimmy Ellis. He regained the World Heavyweight Title when he fought George Foreman in Zaire on October 30, 1974. He retired after losing to Trevor Berbick on December 11, 1981 with a final record of 56-5 with 37 KO's. Presented here is an original souvenir felt pennant made up to promote Muhammad Ali in the 1970's.
This is an original, circa 1970's, blue felt pennant with white lettering. Color remains bold and clear. Clean front and back. Not creased. No tack holes or holes of any kind. 24 inches long. Rare, the first we have seen.