Muhammad Ali - 1965 World Heavy Weight Champion - Authentic?

This is a TWA post card signed on the back. I have seen a similar item authenticated by Beckett's but would appreciate opinions from this forum.  Thank you in advance.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on March 26, 2020 at 4:07pm

very nice and authentic in my opinion

Permalink Reply by J.Seah on March 26, 2020 at 4:51pm

Wow!! Nice !!!!

Permalink Reply by Steve on March 26, 2020 at 6:42pm

Very nice and authentic.

Permalink Reply by beardog1 on March 26, 2020 at 9:05pm

Thank you terrier8HOF, J.Seah and Steve for your replies.  I have uncovered a few clunkers in my collection and cannot tell you all how reassuring it is to get your thumbs up on this one.  I have it framed with what appears to be an APwirephoto from May 25, 1965 Clay-Liston fight.  This has always been one of my favorites but makes it even more special to get some positive feedback.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on March 27, 2020 at 6:15am

Ali signatures from the 60's are highly desirable.  I have one that my parents got in person in '68, when he was in exile, at a restaurant in Cape Cod, MA.  He personalized to me, and added "World Boxing Champ" which I thought was very cool considering he was banned at that point.

Permalink Reply by beardog1 on March 27, 2020 at 8:22am

I loved seeing Muhammad Ali on television when I was a kid (often threatening to pull the toupee off of Howard Cosell's head).  I can only imagine the thrill of meeting him in person.  He seems to have been a very approachable, engaging and generous person throughout his life.  It is always fun to hear the stories behind the autographs.

Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on March 27, 2020 at 9:05am

I was not there, but my parents were so happy when they came home. it was a small restaurant in the Dennisport area, and he walked in with his entourage.   My mom said he was very nice and accommodating.  

Permalink Reply by Al on April 4, 2020 at 10:48am

Great vintage Ali 

Permalink Reply by beardog1 on April 4, 2020 at 10:53am

Thank you Al.  I appreciate the knowledge on this forum regardless of opinion but it always feels better when our experts give a thumbs up.

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