Neil Leifer

Some of Neil Leifer's most notable photos include the iconic image of Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston during their rematch in 1965, known as "Phantom Punch," the photo of the victorious U.S. ice hockey team celebrating their win at the 1980 Winter Olympics, and the photo of Mickey Mantle hitting his 500th home run in 1967.

Neil Leifer is known for his exceptional sports photography. He has captured some of the most iconic moments in sports history, including Muhammad Ali's victories, the "Miracle on Ice" at the 1980 Winter Olympics, and various championship events in baseball, basketball, football, and boxing.

Neil Leifer started his career in photography as a teenager when he began shooting photos for the Sports Illustrated magazine. His talent and eye for capturing decisive moments in sports events quickly gained recognition, and he became one of the magazine's most prominent photographers.

Neil Leifer has received numerous awards for his photography, including the prestigious Lucie Award for Achievement in Sports. He has also been inducted into the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and the International Photography Hall of Fame.

Yes, Neil Leifer is still active in photography. Despite retiring from Sports Illustrated in 1978, he continues to photograph sports events and other subjects. He has published several books featuring his iconic sports photographs and regularly exhibits his work in galleries and museums worldwide.