The Greatest turns 65

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:03 pm

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/st ... 18,00.html

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:11 pm

He was a big 'hero' in my youth. ....still is

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 12:48 pm

I was priviledged to see him fight in some exhibition rounds. Not as good as the real thing obviously, and it was after his glory days, but everyone knew they were in the presence of Greatness.

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Wed Jan 17, 2007 1:08 pm

He was in the cafeteria at the County Courthouse while I was on jury duty. Normally, I'd never approach a celebrity, but I just had to tell him how much I respect him and ask if I could kiss him on the cheek. He was obviously disabled by his neurological problems, but his eyes twinkled at me and he leaned over so I could kiss him. People were asking for his autograph and he signed each one painfully and so slowly! That part was hard to see, but the love and respect in the eyes of everyone who looked at him was heartwarming!