He was with Ali , in fact , when the announcement came .
Halloran was the first person to interview Ali after he was vindicated of the draft - dodging charge by the U.S. Supreme Court in June of 1971 .
Halloran was with Ali , in fact , when the announcement came .
Halloran was the first person to interview Ali after he was vindicated of the draft - dodging charge by the U.S. Supreme Court in June of 1971 .