On September 5, 1960 in Rome, Italy, 18-year old Cassius Clay won Olympic gold in the light heavyweight division. After turning professional (and changing his name to Muhammad Ali), the Champ went on to become the first boxer to win the heavyweight championship three times.

On Sunday, September 5, 2010, between 12 noon and 5:00 pm, the Muhammad Ali Center will mark this historic 50-year anniversary with a series of special events, activities, and discounts. The community is invited to share in the celebration and to bring their family and friends.

ADULT ADMISSION PRICES ARE $5 ALL DAY LONG!

Activities
• 12:30-5:00 pm- Book Signing with Felix Rodriguez, author of Dad, Me, and Muhammad Ali: A Father and Son Story that combines themes of love, loyalty, miracles, and family. First 50 people get a FREE signed copy!
• 1:30 pm- one-time showing of award-winning documentary, Facing Ali (100 minutes). R rating (language). Ali Center Auditorium. FREE
• Specially designed Olympic mobile “scavenger” hunt throughout exhibits. Download the SCVNGR app on your cell phone and enjoy the challenge! FREE
• Retrospective Photo Exhibit featuring Ali photos at the 1960 Olympics. Level Four, included in admissions price
• Commemorative Photos of You and Your Family & Friends with Olympic Theme. $10 per Photo; $25 for Set of 5
• Drawings for Prizes- On the hour. Total of 5 great prizes from our retail store

Retail Specials

• $5 Off any Item in the Store when visitors participate in the mobile phone SCVNGR and show their results to sales personnel
• Special 50th Anniversary Commemorative Pins
• $5 Off “Champions Aren’t Made in Gyms” T-Shirts
• FREE Mini Gold Medals for the Kids while supplies last

For more information, go to the Ali Center web site, www.alicenter.org, call (502) 584-9254, or check out the Ali Center’s booth at WorldFest on the Belvedere on September 3rd and 4th.