$640
A lot of two 1996 Summer Olympics programs, each signed by Muhammad Ali in black marker; five concept art images for the Olympics, the centennial of the modern Olympic Games; and 10 pages of documents relating to the torch lighting ceremony, including two copies of a letter to photographer Howard Bingham regarding preparation for the ceremony and keeping Ali's lighting of the Olympic flame a secret and a four-page fax featuring details of the beginning of his itinerary for the opening ceremony. Ali had the honor of being the last member of the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay, thus lighting the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony of the 1996 Summer Olympics at Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta on July 19, 1996, marking the official opening of the games. Accompanied by a certificate of registration from Online Authentics. Largest, 17 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches PROVENANCE From the Collection of Howard Bingham Categories: Muhammad Ali
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2016-12-03
