Today we are giving the Old Guys Rule hat tip to Muhammad Ali in celebration of his 70th Birthday. Although he is known for his prowess in the boxing ring, his legacy includes his human rights efforts. As we reflect on his life and career, we instantly think of a few highlights…both professional and personal.

Ali dominated in the ring, bout after bout. TIME, put together a nice pictorial: 70 Iconic Images for 70 Years. His career consisted of 56 wins and 5 losses. He was named the Heavy-Weight Champion at just 22 years old after a win over Sonny Liston. His most renowned fights were against http://www.oldguysrule.com/ee/index.php/blog/entry/the_loss_of_a_great_fighter/" title="Smokin' Joe Frazier">Smokin' Joe Frazier in The Fight of the Century and The Thrilla in Manilla. He was an integral part of this great sport during an era that will never be forgotten.

Although, Ali retired from boxing more than 30 years ago, his legacy will continue and it far surpasses the boxing ring. Ali has dedicated time and energy to bettering the human condition. He has stood up for people that sometimes cannot stand up for themselves. Even though he has been battling Parkinson's Disease since 1984, he hasn't let that stop him. He has made it his mission to make a positive difference in the world. He has delivered food and medicine to many nations in need. He has visited countless hospitals, soup kitchens and charities. He has championed boxing reform legislation and legislation that protects children. We couldn't possibly share every positive story that we've heard and read about him…there are so many.

We can say that we hope that he is having a very happy 70th birthday. We are proud to feature him on some of our Old Guys Rule apparel. A portion of the proceeds from the line featuring Muhammad Ali goes to the Muhammad Ali Center, whose mission is to preserve and share the legacy and ideals of Muhammad Ali, to promote respect, hope and understanding, and to inspire adults and children everywhere to be as great as they can be.