January 25th Rare Autograph & Book Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/25/2024
7 page handwritten letter from Kris Kristofferson to Muhammed Ali. Written in 1979 afer meeting Muhammed for the first time. They would star together in the "Freedom Road" television series (photo below). A unique "fan letter" from one celebrity to another. In fine condition.
Muhammad Ali (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and activist. Nicknamed "the Greatest", he is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century and is often regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time. He held the Ring magazine heavyweight title from 1964 to 1970. He was the undisputed champion from 1974 to 1978 and the WBA and Ring heavyweight champion from 1978 to 1979. In 1999, he was named Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.
Kris Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American retired country singer, songwriter, and actor. Among his songwriting credits are "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night", all of which were hits for other artists. In 1985, Kristofferson joined the country music supergroup The Highwaymen, which was a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement. As an actor, Kristofferson is well known for his role in A Star Is Born (1976) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor). In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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Kris Kristofferson ALS Incredible Content to Muhammed Ali
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