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Muhammad Ali's Grandson, a Cal Recruit, Channeling 'The Greatest' with Football

Cal running back commit Biaggio Ali Walsh, here with his mother, Rasheda, is the grandson of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Rather than pursue a career in boxing, Ali Walsh is choosing to honor his grandfather with his play on the football field.Credit: Damon Sayles/Bleacher Report

In one of the biggest games and best finishes of the 2016 high school football season, Cal running back commit Biaggio Ali Walsh made a champion's play for a championship team.

Playing against Florida power St. Thomas Aquinas on Sept. 30, Ali Walsh and Las Vegas football powerhouse Bishop Gorman trailed, 24-23, in triple overtime.