50 years ago this week Muhammad Ali refused the draft in Houston
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On April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali made headlines for refusing to be drafted into the U.S.
Muhammad Ali defied the draft -- and polarized the nation -- 49
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The life and career of boxer Muhammad Ali - Los Angeles Times
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50 years ago this week Muhammad Ali refused the draft in Houston
This day in history, April 28: Heavyweight boxing champion
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50 years ago this week Muhammad Ali refused the draft in Houston
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Muhammad Ali Refuses Draft, Houston, 1967
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50 years ago this week Muhammad Ali refused the draft in Houston
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50 years ago this week Muhammad Ali refused the draft in Houston
Ali Houston's Instagram, Twitter & Facebook on IDCrawl
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50 years ago this week Muhammad Ali refused the draft in Houston
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8 Ways Muhammad Ali Changed the World
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