Ali Merchandise As Popular As Ever

Posted: Jul 30, 2010 9:50 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - It's been nearly three decades since Muhammad Ali stepped into the ring, and the public still can't get enough of the self-described greatest.
     
A number of products bearing his image and iconic signature have come on the market the past couple of years, no surprise considering the former heavyweight champion, philanthropist and cultural icon has become even more beloved in retirement. His magnetic personality, natural charisma and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease have only served to raise his profile.
     
Whether it's the special-edition gloves that were launched last year by equipment-maker Everlast, or the limited run of caps by New Era that reached stores Friday, Ali is still proving to be a strong
commodity even in a downtrodden economy.
     
(Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press.  All Rights Reserved.)

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