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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

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

Wow!! Nice !!!!

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

Very nice and authentic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.