I originally posted this in the pro sports forum, but moved it down here to get some opinions.
Has any athlete ever made as much of a difference socially as Ali?
How do the older people view him? Hero or draft dodger?
I'm a huge boxing fan. I grew up after Ali, but loved watching his old videos. I didn't know or care much about his political views growing up, but I always loved him as a boxer and performer. To me he will always be the greatest and I miss when boxing was actually a legit sport.