Friday, August 30, 2013

Fact of the Day: Cassius Marcellus Clay

Former heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. in 1942. He chose his new name after his conversion to Islam. His original name was obviously inherited from his father who was named after a famous abolitionist politician from the 19th century.
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  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahAugust 30, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    Interesting factos about Ali !

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  2. CloudiaAugust 30, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    To have seen him and heard him as a bombastic young man! He was practically a rapper, rhyming all the time back in the 60's! Said NO to war. Lots of people hated him. Now he's an icon around the world!

    "I am the greatest! Look how beautiful I am"

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  3. KatiAugust 30, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    Interesting!

    Have a great day,
    -Kati

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  4. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comAugust 30, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    I knew his real name, but I didn't know he'd converted to Islam. And he was a handsome man when he was younger.

    Happy Friday and weekend, Adam.
    xoRobyn

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  5. Mª Pilar DomínguezAugust 30, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    It was very interesting to know this. Kisses, Adam:)

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  6. Just Keepin It Real, Folks!August 30, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    He certainly is a legend.

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  7. Optimistic ExistentialistAugust 30, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    He was born and raised about 60 miles from where I live, in Louisville, KY. Greatest athlete of all-time in my humble opinion.

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  8. Tatiana BezgodovaAugust 30, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Interesting! Happy Friday!!!

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  9. Debra She Who SeeksAugust 30, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Never knew that abolitionist namesake angle!

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  10. PatAugust 30, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    I remember him when he was Cassius Clay. It was hard to start calling him Mohammad Ali. (Not that I was a personal friend, mind you!) LOL!

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  11. jaybirdAugust 30, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Some of my favorite lines from the movie Coming to America- were all about Muhammad Ali and his given name of Cassius Clay.

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  12. judithAugust 30, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Genial información!!
    Saludos
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  13. ChristineAugust 30, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    I remembered this, that's how old I am!

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  14. Pat HattAugust 30, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Never knew that one

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  15. TheresaAugust 30, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Huh! I didn't know this!

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  16. Plowing Through Life (Martha)August 31, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I knew about his name change, but I didn't know about the abolitionist namesake!

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