Object Details
Photograph by
Walter Iooss Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of
Muhammad Ali, American, 1942 - 2016
Ernie Terrell, American, 1939 - 2014
Description
An image of Muhammad Ali fighting Ernie Terrell in 1967 at the Houston Astrodome. The close-up image shows Ali landing a left handed punch, while Terrell in crouch position, has both arms up to block the hit. Ali stands to the left of the photograph, Terrell to the right.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
Date
February 6, 1967
Object number
2016.164.22.2
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: 3428 pixels × 5000 pixels
File size: 49.1 MB
Place depicted
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
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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_2016.164.22.2