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"WINF and Muhammad Ali"
This photo shows prizefighter Muhammad Ali at WINF, a former Manchester radio station. "Sparring" with him is the son of Earle Everett, a Town police officer. The man to the prizefighter's right is probably part of his entourage. Ken Burkamp, professional photographer, took this photo on 11/3/1967, and has donated it to the Manchester Historical Society. Thank you, Ken.

Muhammad Ali granted interviews at WINF and around the country during his 3½-year ban from boxing, triggered by his refusal to serve in the military, while not being granted Conscientious Objector status. The Supreme Court reversed its 1967 conviction, finding that Ali�s objection to the draft was justifiably founded upon his religious beliefs.

Ali was boxing�s first three-time heavyweight champion. He was born Cassius Clay in 1942, and is famous for his quotes, such as "I am the greatest" and "I am the people's champion -- you can walk up to me and say hello."

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• John Sobiski of Lancaster, CA writes: I think this picture was taken when WINF was located at the back of the Parkade where the PAL is now. I remember two things about WINF: they used to carry radio broadcasts of Yankee games and Jeff Jacobs. Jeff Jacobs was a DJ from England who loved Sinatra and played him endlessly. He also claimed that he once had a chance to manage the Beatles and turned it down.