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A historical photo shows Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic cauldron at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta.
Former Olympic boxer Muhammad Ali lights the Olympic cauldron to cap the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta July 19. USA swimmer Janet Evans (R) watches after handing Ali the torch.
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