ALI, MUHAMMAD VINTAGE PINBACK

HISTORY: 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 pinback of Muhammad Ali.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original pinback which dates from the 1970's. The pin states the Ali mantra, "I AM THE GREATEST." The pin is firmly attached on the reverse. There is some light fading to the color. 3 3/8" in diameter. Overall excellent condition. A very rare pin of Muhammad Ali.