2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Read the Tweets from the Media Director of Netroots Nations. He knew this would happen. [View all]BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)And he was talking about how Ali as a young kid could run for miles and miles and loved it. I think his ability was just as much of a miracle as all the historic athletes that dominated their time, like a gift from god in a sense. He is remarkable in so many ways. He also lived in the perfect time for himself if that makes sense. He echoed the mood of the country and history. It's funny that I'm not big on sports, but maybe it's the writing and the romance of boxing is why I read about it. It's fascinating. I will give full disclosure that I have a lot of affection and respect for Frazier though. He proved he had heart to do what he did. Watched a great documentary on him last year and was very sad when he passed. He sort of faded from time but he definitely deserves to get some of the credit too.