Muhamad Ali
Muhammad Ali is one of the most recognizable faces in boxing history. He changed the game with his fights, and changed the world with how he acted outside of the ring. In !964, Muhammad Ali fought against Sonny Liston in the biggest fight of his career, the world championship. He overcame Sunny and gained his title as boxing world champion.
After winning his match against Liston, Muhammad Ali converted to Islam and changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad.
After winning his match against Liston, Muhammad Ali converted to Islam and changed his name from Cassius Clay to Muhammad.
1960 Summer Olympics
The Summer games in Rome was a revolutionary event, with many outstanding athletes and technological innovations such as it being the first Olympic games to completely televised. The stage for the olympics was unique in itself, as it was half new, half restored ancient roman monuments. Muhammad Ali also competed in the Olympics and won his gold in light heavyweight boxing
In the !960's winter Olympics, the United States won its first gold in hockey, defeating the USSR.
Baseball
Baseball in the 1960's was very popular. With a wide selection of very good teams, it made the sport interesting to watch and fun to follow.
The Yankees where the most dominant team of the time and won multiple world series in those years.
The Yankees where the most dominant team of the time and won multiple world series in those years.