2017 October Legends Closing November 11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/12/2017
Presented here is a copy of Sports Illustrated magazine from December 23rd, 1974 honoring Muhammad Ali as the recipient of the prestigious “Sportsman of the Year” award. Ali fought twice in ’74, first defeating Joe Frazier in Ali-Frazier II, and later shocking the world with his upset win over George Foreman in “The Rumble in the Jungle”. Ali, whose professional record sat at 45-2 at the end of ’74, is pictured on the cover of this magazine looking sharp in a black tuxedo and frilly shirt. A red rose boutonniere is pinned to his left lapel. Ali signed this magazine cover in black marker. This item comes with a LOA from PSA/DNA (W06504), who have graded this signature a GEM MINT 10.