Object Details
Photograph by
Walter Iooss Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
Unidentified Man or Men
Description
An image of Muhammad Ali being weighed at center ring prior to his match again Ernie Terrell in 1967 at the Houston Astrodome. Ali stands on the scale wearing his shorts and no shoes. Next to the scale there is a microphone stand filled with microphones. Unidentified men surround Ali in the ring. One man standing behind Ali holds his robe. A video camera and photographers are visible in the background outside of the ring.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
Date
February 6, 1967
Object number
2016.164.22.1
Restrictions & Rights
© Walter Iooss
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
digital images
digital media - born analog
Medium
digital
Dimensions
H x W: 5044 pixels × 7359 pixels
File size: 106.22 MB
Place depicted
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
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Portfolio/Series
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Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Athletes
Boxing
Photography
Sports
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2016.164.22.1