Hip To Be Square
October, 2011
The indelible image of Neil Leifer's career maybe the one he captured of Muhammad Ali towering over a fallen Sonny Liston. But the wunderkind sports photographer—he shot his first Sports Illustrated cover at 19—also found inspiration outside the ring. Guts and Glory ($50, taschen.com), now out in a trade edition, showcases his greatest football photography, including unforgettable images of Joe Namath, Dick Butkus and Jim Brown.