Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Robe |
Catalog Number |
1990.13.1 |
Maker |
Everlast |
Date |
1980s |
Material(s) |
Polyester |
Dimensions |
H-52.5 W-22 inches |
Description |
This polyester satin white boxing robe is constructed of three fabric panels for the torso and two fabric panels for each long sleeve. The robe has a black shawl collor, black belt, and black trim at sleeve ends and pockets. The name, "Muhammad Ali" is machine embroidered in black thread on right side of the chest. An "EVERLAST" brand tag is on right side of chest. There are two front patch pockets at front of hips. Inside the color are tags that say, "Dry Clean Only," and "Size 44." |
Notes |
Muhammad Ali was born on January 17, 1942 in Louisville as Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. National Golden Gloves champion, 1959-60. Olympic gold medalist, 1960. 3x World heavyweight champion, 1964-67, 1974-1979. Ali was born in Louisville in 1942 as Cassius M. Clay. He won six Golden Gloves tournaments in Kentucky. He won a gold medal as a light heavyweight at the 1960 Olympics. In 1964, he defeated Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion of the world. Also in that year, he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name. Stripped of his title in 1967 for refusing to answer a draft summons, Ali appealed the action to the Supreme Court, which ruled in his favor in 1970. He regained the heavyweight title in a 1974 fight with George Foreman in Zaire. His last fight was a 1980 loss to Larry Holmes. He donated these artifacts in 1990, in a personal appearance at the Old State Capitol Annex. |
Collection |
Muhammad Ali Collection |
People |
Ali, Muhammad, 1942-2016 Everlast |
Subjects |
Boxing Sport clothes |
Search Terms |
Louisville (Ky.) Kentucky |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |