While American media continued to slam his diplomatic efforts, the freed hostages were more than gracious in thanking Ali. In later conversations, Ali said he didn’t travel to Iraq for glory and did not want much more made out of what he accomplished.
Despite his humility, the incident was transformed into an ESPN 30 for 30 documentary in 2013.
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