Allan Houston’s second birthday was unforgettable due to a guest appearance from one of the most influential sports figures in history.
Alice Houston grew up just two houses from the Clays in Louisville, Kentucky on the now famous landmark Grand Avenue. At 15 years old, Alice and her brother developed a friendship with Cassius Clay prior to his ascension to the top of the boxing world. The neighborhood bond grew over the years between Alice and Cassius and to this day, she remembers the impactful messages he would deliver at the young age of 21. Specifically, the time when Clay gave $25 to her mother just to get something nice as a gesture to friends of the family.