The Louisville Bats are going to wear their Muhammad Ali pride for all to see this summer.
No, seriously.
The Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds is planning to wear jerseys bearing the face of the late heavyweight boxing champ June 3, the one-year anniversary of his death.
A look at our Muhammad Ali Appreciation Night hat giveaway. Free to the first 5,000 fans. Courtesy of the @AliCenter. #IAmAli pic.twitter.com/F0OwEHvlSI
— Louisville Bats (@LouisvilleBats) January 25, 2017
The Muhammad Ali Appreciation Night jersey. pic.twitter.com/9Os8EyFioL
— Louisville Bats (@LouisvilleBats) January 25, 2017
Just announced: Louisville Slugger Field to host Muhammad Ali Appreciation Night on Saturday, June 3. More details this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/CBXulQX3bt
— Louisville Bats (@LouisvilleBats) January 25, 2017
The tribute is part of a six-week festival called, “I Am Ali” set to celebrate the legacy of “the Louisville Lip” in his hometown.
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