LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- People across the country can now honor Muhammad Ali by putting his face on their mail.
Two stamps were revealed at a first day-of-issue event flooded with people including his wife Lonnie, city and state officials, award-winning sports broadcaster Bob Costas, fans and stamp collectors.
"We honor Muhammad Ali here in his hometown, a city that shaped him and that he reshaped forever," Costas said.
Ali once said he should be on a postage stamp because "that's the only way I'll ever get licked." Since we don't lick stamps anymore, that's still the case.
"It's an honor to see such an individual like him placed all over America again just for what he's done in our community and his social justice," says Muhammad Ali fan, J. Alexander.
Louisville native Kyle Crouch has been collecting stamps since he was 6 years old.
"To come to a first day-issue ceremony in my hometown it's a rare opportunity. I'm a big fan of Muhammad Ali as well so it's just a great opportunity to come out and be a part of it," Crouch said.
Now he gets to add a local legend to his collection.
"He was way more than just a boxer, a philanthropist, a humanitarian, so it's cool to honor him," he said.
Customers can order the stamps online or buy them in person at any United States Postal Service office. A sheet of 20 stamps costs $15.60 before shipping and handling.
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