Ali making rounds for charity group
Posted: 10 Mar 2010, 12:46
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Orlando Cepeda are regular visitors around the San Francisco Giants.
But when Muhammad Ali showed up in the clubhouse Tuesday to tout his Athletes for Hope charity campaign, players, coaches, clubbies and even the general manager and owner stood in line for photos with the 68-year-old former heavyweight champion.
"I thought he was going to react and give me a right hand in the chin," catcher Bengie Molina joked. "I was afraid."
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Giants pitcher Matt Cain poses with Muhammad Ali, who was visiting the clubhouse as part of his efforts for 'Athletes for Hope.'
Right-hander Matt Cain put his pitching fist up to Ali's left fist. Mays greeted Ali in an adjacent conference room before leaving the ballpark following the closed-door meeting.
"I know Ali," Mays said afterward, refusing to speak further about their friendship.
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But when Muhammad Ali showed up in the clubhouse Tuesday to tout his Athletes for Hope charity campaign, players, coaches, clubbies and even the general manager and owner stood in line for photos with the 68-year-old former heavyweight champion.
"I thought he was going to react and give me a right hand in the chin," catcher Bengie Molina joked. "I was afraid."
[+] EnlargeAP Photo/Jeff Chiu
Giants pitcher Matt Cain poses with Muhammad Ali, who was visiting the clubhouse as part of his efforts for 'Athletes for Hope.'
Right-hander Matt Cain put his pitching fist up to Ali's left fist. Mays greeted Ali in an adjacent conference room before leaving the ballpark following the closed-door meeting.
"I know Ali," Mays said afterward, refusing to speak further about their friendship.
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