Associated Press photo from New York
Ali leaves for Ghana

Great shot of Muhammad Ali, world heavyweight boxing champion has a wave for his followers as he leaves Kennedy Airport, New York City, May 15 for Accra, Ghana, on the first leg of an eight-week tour of Africa and Asia countries. A Muslim, Clay told newsmen to call him Muhammad Ali, his adopted name. At his right, stands Muhammad's brother, Rudolph Valentino Clay, who goes by the name of Rahaman Ali. Man in the center is not identified.