CLAY, CASSIUS VINTAGE SIGNED 1960 ROME OLYMPICS SILK

Then known as Cassius Clay, the future 3-Time Heavyweight World Champion began his march to greatness at the 1960 Rome Olympics. Just graduated from high school, the 18 year old became known as “The Mayor of Olympic Village” because of his outgoing personality and larger-than-life spirit. Already a national champion in both AAU and Golden Gloves competitions, the Louisville, Kentucky native nearly did not make the trip to Rome, however. Afraid of airplane travel, he insisted on taking a parachute with him in the plane. On September 5, 1960, however, The Greatest finished his dominance in the Light Heavyweight Boxing Division, beating Zbigniew Pietrzykowski of Poland to capture Olympic Gold. Sports Illustrated praised Clay’s “supreme confidence” and “intricate dance steps.” Offered here is a very rare silk commemorating the 1960 Summer Olympic games in Rome which have been boldly signed in vintage hand by Cassius Clay.
This is an original silk commemorating the 1960 Rome Olympics. Bold color and print. Clean. At top center there is adhered to the silk a vintage biographical card of Muhammad Ali, applied at a later date. Near the center in bold, blue ink the silk has been signed in vintage hand, "From Cassius Clay 19-60." Professionally framed in a beautiful cheery wood frame. The silk is rare and probably unique signed by Cassius Clay. One of the most beautiful display pieces for Cassius Clay we have offered. The silk is 26" x 26" framed to 33" x 34."