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The NY Times has a dozen features about Ali today ... (Original Post) kwassa Jun 2016 OP
His impact was so massive, lovemydog Jun 2016 #1

lovemydog

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1. His impact was so massive,
Sun Jun 5, 2016, 07:36 PM
Jun 2016

both in the sporting world and the social & cultural world. Yes, the NY Times articles are just so fascinating. His impact was immense all around the world.

Last night I watched the UFC preliminaries and press conferences. They did a wonderful tribute and especially emphasized how he spoke up and sacrificed for what he felt was right. Everyone's talking about him, how they affected people on such a personal level.

ESPN & CNN & probably some other channels too are showing documentaries.

I'd like to also recommend a book by Thomas Hauser entitled Muhammed Ali: His Life & Times. I read it a few years ago and it truly gives great insight into Ali's joy of life and principles. It's available on amazon in hardback, paperback and kindle.

I'm grateful to have lived during the times of Ali, Prince, Obama and to learn from so many people here how much Ali also affected them. What a man!

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