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Since Muhammad Ali died in Arizona late Friday night, we have been treated to hundreds of thorough and loving recollections of the Champ’s life and times.

Like just about everyone else in the world of journalism, I wrote a column about Ali. It appeared in Sunday’s editions of the Globe. After publication, my inbox was pleasantly peppered with memories from readers.

Muhammad Ali certainly was a man of the people. All these years later, it seems that everyone — even the good folks here in New England — has a story involving a special memory or personal interaction with the Champ.

A few favorites: