The Gold and the Glory (Paperback)

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"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

Product Description

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.

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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.com Sales Rank: #1,681,071 in Books (See Bestsellers 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

By	Jennifer Naiman (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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++++++++