Friday, June 10, 2016

Muhammed Ali--And the Cat--Buried Today. Two of the Greatest.

++I never really cared for Billy Crystal but his homage to his friend of 40 years was delivered perfectly. I didn't know his father was considered the "Branch Rickey of Jazz" for his ability to integrate bands in the 40s and 50s. Billy Crystal told the story of his comedy routine of imitating Howard Cosell and Muhammed Ali as the first moment when he met Ali and formed a life-long relationship. 

++Former Bill Clinton told the story of Ali lighting the Olympic torch at the games in Atlanta. Told with Clinton's hokum

++Farewell Ali. Farewell Athena. Maybe you both rest in peace.

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