Personal Photographer To Muhammad Ali 1977-1978
Welcome
The Muhammad Ali Collection
Welcome to the site that is dedicated to preserving the memory of one of the most extraordinary people of our lifetime, "The Greatest"... Muhammad Ali. The COLLECTION section holds the vast image collection of Ali images and is intended for editorial research, advertising, museum exhibitions and documentary films. The SELECT IMAGES 1 and the SELECT IMAGES 2 sections represents the most popular images of Muhammad Ali as well as print information. Award winning photojournalist Michael Gaffney was personal photographer for Ali from 1977-1978 during the peak of the Champ's world fame. This rare collection of insider photographs culled from over 8,000 images document a perfect trilogy story. A tough win against Earnie Shavers, a shocking loss to Leon Spinks and a glorious, redemptive comeback victory to win the Heavyweight Championship for an unprecedented third time. Many of the photographs in this collection are found in Michael Gaffney's book, "The Champ-My Year With Muhammad Ali" that document the experience. For more information on the book, please see below and visit the link to Amazon for reviews and purchase. Muhammad's wife Lonnie has said, "These are some of the most beautiful photographs of Muhammad ever made."
For Michael Gaffney's background story with Muhammad Ali and this collection, please visit the ABOUT section above.
Copyright © 2018 Michael Gaffney Collection of Muhammad Ali - All Rights Reserved. All copying of images is strictly forbidden with full protection of the Copyright Act of 1978 and prosecution for violations in compliance with The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
It is our hope in presenting this collection of the legendary Muhammad Ali that you will understand why this great fighter is so beloved worldwide. His principled life gave purpose far beyond his glories in the ring. He stood for his convictions and gave a voice to those who needed to be heard. Michael Gaffney describes Muhammad Ali as, "The heart of a champion and the soul of a Saint." Michael Gaffney presents this site as respect for the responsibility for the gift Muhammad gave him so many years ago.
Because of Michael Gaffney's special access with Ali, The Champ-My Year With Muhammad Ali is a rare, insiders photojournalist story. It documents the tough fight game and reveals the personal, poignant, honest journey with the legendary Muhammad Ali.
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