The Beatles and Sports
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Cassius Clay and The Beatles
1964
With Paul McCartney set to perform at Friday's Olympic Opening Ceremonies, SI takes a look back at the nearly five-decade long relationship between The Beatles and sports.
In this photo, Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) flays his chest Tarzan Style, the Beatles lie on the floor. The band visited Clay at his training camp in Miami before his fight with champion Sonny Liston. The 22-year-old, trash-talking challenger upset Liston on Feb. 25, a week after this photo was taken.
In this photo, Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) flays his chest Tarzan Style, the Beatles lie on the floor. The band visited Clay at his training camp in Miami before his fight with champion Sonny Liston. The 22-year-old, trash-talking challenger upset Liston on Feb. 25, a week after this photo was taken.
