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What is the significance of Muhammad Ali's refusal to be drafted into the US army in 1967?
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∙ 14y ago
He said that being drafted and fighting in the Vietnam War was against Islam.
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How long did Muhammad Ali hold the world heavyweight title?
1964-1967, 1974-1978, 1978-1979.
What player was drafted first in the NBA and last in the NFL?
Jimmy Walker of Providence College. He was selected 1st overall in the 1967 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons and last overall (445th) in the 1967 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.
Was Marvin Gaye active in Vietnam?
Marvin Gaye's brother, Frankie, had been drafted and sent to Vietnam in 1967. Marvin structured many of his songs around his brother and the Vietnam War.
Who was the first player drafted in the inaugural nfl-afl?
DE Bubba Smith. The first combined AFL/NFL draft was in 1967 and the overall #1 selection was Smith out of Michigan State by the Baltimore Colts.
What did pizza cost in 1967?
Why does it mateer? 1967 is over and done
Why did Muhammad Ali refuse to go to the military?
Muhammad Ali was drafted in 1967, which meant he would have been inducted into the Army unless he enlisted in the Marine Corps, Navy, or Air Force prior to his induction date. He did not, and in fact declared "I don't have no quarrel with those VietCongs."
When did Husenil Muhammad Afandi die?
Husenil Muhammad Afandi died in 1967.
When did Umar Ibn Muhammad of Borno die?
Umar Ibn Muhammad of Borno died in 1967.
When Muhammad ali change his name?
I think it was in 1967.
What Team Did Tommy Nobis Play for?
The Atlanta Falcons Drafted in 1967
What are the release dates for Ali's Greatest Fights - 1967 Muhammad Ali vs. Zora Folley - 1.5?
Ali's Greatest Fights - 1967 Muhammad Ali vs. Zora Folley - 1.5 was released on: USA: March 1967
When was Muhammad Ali stripped of his title?
April 28, 1967
What year did Muhammad ali change his name?
I think 1967
Did muhammed ali serve in the military?
no, he refused induction in 1967 when drafted (conscripted).
Did Muhammad Ali get married?
Muhammad Ali married to Sonji Roi in 1964 Muhammad Ali married to Belinda Boyd in 1967 Muhammad Ali married to Veronica Porché Ali in 1977 Muhammad Ali married to Yolanda Williams in 1986
Why was Muhammad Ali stripped of his world heavy weight boxing title in 1967?
He refused the US draft in the Vietnam conflict.
What year did Muhammad ali fight zora folley?
march 22 1967
