Great thread. I think the fact that there isn't a single iconic rookie card for Ali really holds back the value of his cards. I wish smr would do an article on Ali and pele rookie options just to draw some attention to them. I agree with your opinion on the 64 Simon. That is is his true rookie imo too. My personal preference is the 65 lampo though. Especially the version with the text on the back. I think this card has the potential to be THE Ali card even though it isn't his first. Similar to 52 topps mantle over the 51 bowman. If the Simons card was a little smaller and fit in a standard size slab then I might have chosen it.
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