Muhammad Ali, Alternate Cover, TV Guide, May 10, 1975
A 20th century hat trick — in one piece of Bernie Fuchs art:
• A terrific illustration — by a talented illustrator, whose well-known commercial work was among the best of its era.
• A magazine, that in its day, was among the most widely read, and a staple in many American households, mine included.
• An astonishing boxer and cultural icon who, when he self-identified as “the greatest” made a nearly impeccable case for that title with his actions. My admiration for Muhammad Ali’s ability, tenacity and courageousness of his convictions remains off the charts.
This illustration is one of a few that Fuchs created for the TV Guide cover. Like the final published image, it’s simple, but amazingly powerful — and instantly recognizable.
Muhammad Ali caught the last train out nine years ago today, June 3, 2016. He was 74.
