R.I.P Muhammad Ali

Perhaps the greatest boxer has passed away. I am talking about the one who floated like a butterfly and stung like a bee, Muhammad Ali.



He started his pro career winning 31 straight bouts and finished his career 56-5. Ali was a three-time World Champion. Ring Magazine name him Boxer of the Year more times then any other participant in the sport. He was named "Sportsman of the Year" by Sports Illustrated. He was inducted into the IBC International Boxing Hall of Fame. Other notable awards include the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, Presidential Citizens Medal and  Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Ali with Howard Cosell...

News on his death from the BBC...

A vintage bout against Joe Frazier..

May he rest in peace!

R.I.P. Frank Gifford

On the same day the National Football League had their Hall of Fame Pre-Season football game kicking off the 2015 season former NFL player, sportscaster  and Hall of Famer Frank Gifford past away at the age of 84.

Frank survived a life threatening injury in 1960...

In his playing days Frank Gifford played both offense and defense. He was an eight time All- Pro being selected at three different positions. Frank won a championship with the New York Giants and was the NFL MVP in 1956. His jersey number 16 is retired by the New York Giants. He joined the NFL Hall of Fame in 1977.

His sportscasting career is best known for his NFL coverage for CBS and eventually ABC where he was part of the Monday Night Football coverage with Howard Cosell and Don Meredith. He covered other sports as well. His broadcasting career was highlighted with two Emmy Awards.

Here is Jim Nantz's tribute to Frank Gifford..

I am sure many of sports fans have memories of Frank Gifford. He will be missed by his family.
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