Muhammad Ali, Jake’s Diner, Athens, Ohio
Richard Frank (created by)
1969 (Date manufactured/created)
Photograph
Photograph
17 inches H
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22 1/2 inches W
Photograph. Taken in 1969 at a diner in Athens, OH. “I took this photograph of Muhammad Ali at Jake’s diner in Athens, Ohio in 1969. I was having a cup of coffee at 11:00 PM, and to my surprise Muhammad Ali walked in, surrounded by an entourage of students. Although I was awed by his presence, I summoned up the nerve and asked him if he would mind taking his picture. I quickly decided that the best vantage point would be from behind the counter and managed to keep the camera steady enough to capture this moment.” “I photograph people on location. When I first started taking photographs, it was a magical process of discovery. I try to keep that same spirit of discovery alive in each of my working assignments. My goal is to produce a photograph that feels genuine.” —Richard Frank
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