World Famous Photos From LIFE Magazine And The Stories Behind Them

Published on 10/05/2022
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The Fight Of The Century, 1971

The fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier is legendary, and will always be remembered in boxing history. It took place in march 1971 and was dubbed the Fight of the Century. Frazier won and defended his belt.

The Fight Of The Century 1971

The Fight Of The Century 1971

This photo is of a lighter moment as Ali sneaks into Fraizer’s room. John Shearer was there to capture the moment during the big event. Even in the biggest moments, levity and some humor can be found.

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A Photo In Ann Arbor, 1950

This is another photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt, while he was in Ann Arbor. In this case, he was documenting a drum major in full uniform as he practiced high kicks that would be used in a march.

A Photo In Ann Arbor 1950

A Photo In Ann Arbor 1950

During the practice, a group of children gathered around to get a closer look and learn more about the major’s moves. With dedication and curiosity like that, we bet they ended up going far in their performance future.

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