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Today marks the 37-year anniversary of The Thrilla in Manilla, the historic rubber match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The fight, which took place at the 16,500-seat Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, was won by Ali via 14th round TKO. As this photo shows, Frazier’s left eye was swollen shut and left him unable to defend himself, forcing trainer Eddie Futch to throw in the towel before the final round. (Neil Leifer/SI)
Nuggets coach Larry Brown gives instructions from the bench during a 1975 ABA game against the Pacers. Brown, who has coached in 14 different locations in his 40-year career, will take over the SMU basketball program this season. (Heinz Kluetmeier/SI)
GALLERY: Larry Brown’s Odyssey
Sparky Anderson celebrates with his players after the Reds defeated the Red Sox in Game 7 of the 1975 World Series. Cincinnati is currently ranked No. 3 in SI.com’s latest MLB Power Rankings. (Heinz Kluetmeier/SI)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Sparky Anderson
POWER RANKINGS: Find out where your team stands
Don King turns 81 on Monday. In this 1975 photo, the famous promoted poses with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier before their famous “Thrilla in Manilla,” which Ali won via a 14th round TKO. (Neil Leifer/SI)
GALLERY: Iconic Sports Hairstyles
Braves outfielder Hank Aaron hits a MLB record 715th career home run during a 1974 game during a 1974 game against the Dodgers.
GALLERY: Hank Aaron Career Retrospective | The 600 Home Run Club
Pete Rose, SI’s 1975 Sportsman of the Year, poses for during the issue’s cover shoot. (Lane Stewart/SI)
SI VAULT: Pete Rose wins 1975 Sportsman of the Year (12.22.75)
Arthur Ashe acknowledges the crowd after defeating Jimmy Connors in four sets at the 1975 Wimbledon finals. Ashe, 35, was the underdog against 22-year-old Connors but kept the youngster off guard with a mix of pace and angles. The victory was Ashe’s first Wimbledon title and third Grand Slam overall. More importantly, the victory made him the first black male player to win at Wimbledon. (Tony Triolo/SI)
GALLERY: Memorable Moments At Wimbledon
Reds manager Sparky Anderson celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Red Sox to win the 1975 World Series. If the Reds are to reach another World Series, they’ll need Jay Bruce to continue swinging a hot bat. As SI’s Joe Lemire writes, Bruce is strictly adhering to a daily routine for the first time in his career and thinks it will help him stay consistent throughout the season. (Heinz Kluetmeier/SI)
LEMIRE: Streaky Bruce trying to find consistency for Reds
SI VAULT: Reds win memorable World Series (11.3.75)
Pete Rose dives into third base during a 1975 game between the Cubs and Reds. (Heinz Kluetmeier/SI)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Pete Rose
Jack “Hacksaw” Reynolds tackles Terry Metcalf during a 1975 Rams-Cardinals game. (Neil Leifer/SI)
Spurs guard George Karl drives to the basket during a 1975 game against the Nuggets. (John Iacono/SI)
SI VAULT: The Spurs are making basketball fun in San Antonio (2.10.75)
On this day in 1975, Red Sox catcher Carton Fisk hit one of the most dramatic home runs in baseball history. In the bottom of the 12th inning of Game 6 of the World Series, Fisk hit a long drive that appeared to be heading to foul territory. As he ran to first base, the catcher jumped and waved at the ball to remain fair. The ball obliged, hitting the foul pole and giving the Red Sox a memorable win. Unfortunately for Boston fans, the Reds went onto win the Series, four games to three. (AP)
VERDUCCI: LaRussa, Pujols stumble as Rangers beat Cardinals
REITER: Rangers rediscover their identity just in time
VIDEO: Game Highlights | Both managers under microscope
