As we close in on the final round of this political campaign, my mind turns with the seasons to a fighter named Cassius Clay. No. Not that one. Yes, Muhammad Ali, an electric personality and ...

Cassius Marcellus Clay had a Bowie knife and knew how to use it. Share. Resize. Listen (48 sec) Regarding Michael Medved’s op-ed ...

Mel Hankla, who portrays Cassius Marcellus Clay, ... He was famous for his expertise in using a Bowie knife, and his life was filled with duels, scandal and mystery.

MSU historian’s book explores complex legacy of Cassius Marcellus Clay. Contact: Sarah Nicholas. ... “Clay was an extremely colorful and unique character—famous for using a Bowie knife on his enemies ...

LEXINGTON, Ky., July 22.-Gen. Cassius Marcellus Clay, Minister to Russia under Presidents Lincoln and Johnson, noted abolitionist and author, ... in which his only weapon was a bowie knife.

On October 19, 1810, Green Clay, cousin of former Senator Henry Clay, and Sally Lewis welcomed their son, Cassius Marcellus Clay, into the world. Little did they know how colorful a character ...

Lexington filmmaker Michael Breeding knew that the life of Cassius Marcellus Clay, one of the most colorful characters in Kentucky history, would make a great hourlong documentary.

The original Cassius Marcellus Clay (1810-1903), nicknamed Cash, was the son of Kentucky Revolutionary War veteran, politician and slave-owner General Green Clay. While at Yale College, Cash heard ...

Americans Should Know the Story of Abolitionist Cassius Clay. Muhammad Ali’s namesake risked his career, wealth and life to promote emancipation. By . ... Cassius Marcellus Clay. Born in 1810, ...

Mel Hankla will discuss the 19th century abolitionist Cassius Marcellus Clay at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Civil War Round Table at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 320 Second St., Marietta.