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Lot 297
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Lot Number: 297
Description: Muhammad Ali Deer Lake Training Camp Door with Poem. Perhaps more than for any other reason, a young Cassius Clay became a public figure through his brash poetry, mouthed any chance he could get in front of the media. Slogans including "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" became his trademark, as did his poetic predictions of rounds when his opponents would fall. As the young fighter matured (and changed his name), the now Muhammad Ali became very much a family man who treasured his quiet moments away from the crowds. In large part, this is why he created the Deer Lake Training Camp being offered at this auction. It was a sober time at the Camp when Ali heard of the death of a dear friend. With pen in hand, he recorded his thoughts in poetic form on a wooden door within his gym. "Bub" All the wealth In the world cannot buy a friend; Or pay for the loss of one!!! Ali". Years ago, the Camp's current owner - recognizing the importance of a handwritten poem by Ali (and other writings on the door that may or may not have been written by the Champ) removed the door for safe keeping. One could only imagine the sense of loss one might have felt had the door been painted over in some well intended refurbishing effort. Fortunately, that has never happened but given the fact that the door had already been removed, it is being offered at this auction separate from Camp from where it came.
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