The Gold and the Glory [Paperback]

Mike Chapman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2003

The amazing true story of Glenn Morris, 1936 Olympic decathlon champion and movie Tarzan. He came from a tiny town in Colorado to become recognized as "the world's greatest athlete." He also played in the NFL and served as a naval officer in World War II and suffered from post traumatic stress disorder.

Foreword written by Bob Mathias, 1948 and 1952 Olympic decathlon champion and four-term U. S. Congressman.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I found the book very informative and enjoyed reading it very much. It would make a great movie." -- Denny Miller, who played Tarzan in 1959 and starred in the TV series "Wagon Train."

"Mike Chapman tells an unforgettable true story." -- Jack Bender, artist, Alley Oop comic strip, and life-long Tarzan fan

"This is a marvelous book. I am proud to have served with Glenn. I highly recommend the book to anyone." --Jim Larson, who served with Glenn Morris on the USS Banner during World War II

About the Author

The author, Mike Chapman, is a recognized authority in the sports and the Tarzan communities. He was a newspaper editor and writer for 35 years and researched the Glenn Morris story off and on for two decades. This is his fourteenth of 21 books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Culture House Books (March 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096760804X
• ISBN-13: 978-0967608044
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #695,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ATTENTION ASPIRING OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS......., March 17, 2005

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Jennifer Naiman (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Gold and the Glory (Paperback)

as a coloradoan, i was extremely pleased to see one of our state's greatest athlete's recognized in this well written book. this was a true account of a tremendous athlete and a very inspiring life for any young athlete to imitate. this book should be in every school library in the state of colorado if it isn't already. A++++++++