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Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali does not need any introduction. Be it inside the ring or outside the ring, Ali was a champion athlete. His actions inspired millions of people across the world. Unlike every other athlete, Ali was more than a professional boxer.

He was truly The People’s Champion. Despite being a boxer, Ali’s influence was not limited to the boxing ring. Even after years of his death, athletes from different domains consider him their role model. Such was the aura he had.

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Dating back to the 2004 MLB season, the legendary boxing champion graced the ballpark with his presence in an All-Star game between the American League and National League. Baseball legends like Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, and Mike Piazza were representing their respective leagues. And Ali? Ali joined children from the Boys and Girls club to throw the ceremonial first pitch.

Muhammad Ali participated in the ceremonial pitch in the 2004 MLB All-Star game while suffering from Parkinson’s disease

Notably, Muhammad Ali was suffering from Parkinson’s disease since 1984. Even at 62, while suffering from Parkinson’s disease, the boxing champion made his appearance in Minute Mai Park for the ceremonial first pitch.

When talking about the team, the American League and National League teams had a few of the best players in the game. In the name of Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Albert Pujols, Mike Piazza, and several other MLB greats participated in the 2004 MLB All-Star game.

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In the video, one can see the joy on Ali’s face when he was in the ballpark. The late boxing legend also shared a laugh with the then-New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter. He also helped the kids to throw the ceremonial first pitch to both sides.

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When talking about the game, the National League defeated the Joe Torre-led American League side. Hitters like Albert Pujols, Barry Bonds, and Mike Piazza played for the National League, while Alex Rodriguez, Jeter, and Ichiro Suzuki represented the American League.

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Although it is a pity that Muhammad Ali is no more, which team would he support to win the World Series this year?

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