Bob mathias on the cover of the july 21, 1952 issue of time magazine. Bob mathias competed in the rose bowl and in the olympic decathlon in the same year. Robert bruce bob mathias november 17, 1930 september 2, 2006 was an american decathlete, twotime olympic gold medalist, actor and united states congressman representing the state of california. Bob mathias was one of those rare individuals with the ability to inspire a nation through his determination and perseverance. Cornball as all heck, but a solid excuse to ogle real life decathlete bob mathias who seems like he was allergic to wearing a shirt. The film begins with him as a 17yearold schoolboy in tulare, california where his high school track coach, played by ward bond, encourages him.
Robert bruce mathias november 17, 1930 september 2, 2006 was an american decathlete. The bob mathias story bob mathias ward bond melba mathias 1954 the twotime olympic decathlon champions bob mathias story is told, from age 17 until he joins the marines. This photograph originates from a press photo archive. For every classic pride of the yankees 1942 or eight men out 1988, theres a noted bomb like the babe ruth story 1948 or the bear 1988. Yet, he tells it well, and with pride in his new found ability to communicate. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The story of the first man to win two olympic gold medals in the decathlon. Christmas eve at the stahlbaum house, the arrival of godpapa drosselmeier and the presentation of the nutcracker, the fierce battle between the nutcracker and the sevenheaded mouse king, and much more. Bob was a member of the original dla global board in 2005 and served consecutively for ten years through 2014. A doctors son from tulare, in the san joaquin valley, mathias won the decathlon at the 1948 london games at a mere 17.
To battle his anemia, he took iron and liver pills, which his physician father prescribed, and took frequent naps. Organist paul carson, who played the background music and the opening theme, destiny waltz 193241, composed the shows later theme, waltz patrice aka patricia. United states athlete who won olympic gold medals in the decathlon born in 1930 familiarity information. Bob mathias celebrity profile check out the latest bob mathias photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. With bob mathias, ward bond, melba mathias, howard petrie. As a congressman he served on the agriculture committee, the foreign affairs committee, and as a delegate to the house nato conferences. Bob mathias was born, the second of four children including older brother eugene, younger brother james, and younger sister patricia, to dr. Bob mathias biography name, story, wife, school, born. He died on september 2, 2006 in fresno, california. After the introduction and opening ceremony this tape jumps right into about 15 minutes of track coverage and then about 6 minutes of the field events. Bob mathias, american athlete, the youngest to win a gold medal in the.
After his victory in 1948 at age 17, he returned to win a second olympic gold medal in 1952. The bob mathias story 1954 the twotime olympic decathlon champions bob mathias story is told, from age 17 until he joins the marines. E5m9w6 from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Afflicted with anemia in boyhood, mathias developed strength by engaging in sports. Mathias later performed on television and in films, starring in the bob mathias story in. Over the years it developed into a digital photo agency. Four years later he triumphed again in helsinkithe only man to win two gold medals in this composite of 10 track and field events. The story of the nutcracker delightful tale of a little girls love for an enchanted nutcracker, with all the wonderful scenes. The bob mathias story 1954 10241954 us drama 1h 20m user score. Bob mathias united states athlete who won olympic gold medals in the decathlon mathias, robert bruce mathias. Bob mathias was born on november 19, 1930, in tulare, california, the second of four children born to dr. Bob mathias bio, stats, and results olympics at sports. Mathias was the second of four children of charlie milfred mathias, a physician, and lillian harris mathias, a homemaker. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations.
Exhibit to pay homage to mathias, iness visalia timesdelta. Mathias stock photos guide 2020 our mathias stock photos articles or view sql join all rows into string. California school boy and stanford university student bob mathias was the first man to win two olympic gold medals in the decathlon in the 1948 and 1952 olympics. In 1948, in tulare, california, bob mathias, a seventeenyearold high school student and star athlete, is persuaded by his coach to try out for the olympic games. Drawing on his life story, as well as conversations with ordinary and extraordinary people he has met along the way, dr. Bob mathias noun the noun bob mathias has 1 sense 1. Stock image the bob mathias story, melba mathias, bob mathias, 1954. Mathias also acted, and played himself in the 1954 movie, the bob mathias story. Ims photos started in 1946 as a photo service for publishing housed in sweden. Decathalon champion bob mathias and wife melba, 1950s.
Mathias was the associated press male athlete of the year in 1952. Bob mathias was the youngest person ever to win the gold medal in the olympic decathlon, a feat he accomplished in 1948 at the age of 17. Hello toddlers, bob the train is here to make your learning time easy and fun with these playful toys. Mathias, bob synonyms, mathias, bob pronunciation, mathias, bob translation, english dictionary definition of mathias, bob. Robert bruce mathias united states athlete who won olympic gold medals in the decathlon bob mathias, mathias. H bob mathias went to my high school, and the movie was largely filmed at my home town. When he reached tulare high school, he was 6foot2 and. The story of the first man to win two consecutive olympic gold medals in the decathlon in london in 1948 and in helsinki in 1952. Mathias was raised in tulare, california, a farming community in the san joaquin valley.
Bob costas hosts this nbc sports video that was released in 1992 with a total tape time of 96 minutes. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The bob mathias story 1954 sports movies based on reallife figures and events have been a mixed bag. Film biography of the olympics decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves. Bob mathias definition of bob mathias by the free dictionary. Millions of kids have learned to read with bob books. The bob mathias story kindle edition by bob mathias, robert mendes. Now children in preschool and kindergarten can explore the alphabet, learn new words, and practice phonics with our newly updated, awardwinning app. The bob mathias story 1954 the movie database tmdb. Based on beloved stories from bob books beginning readers, these phonicsbased games will show your child how to. The film begins with him as a 17yearold schoolboy in tulare, california where his high school track coach, played by ward bond, encourages. Mathias, bob definition of mathias, bob by the free. Robert mendes bob mathias is a true 20thcentury american hero.
He later became a congressman representing californias 18th district, serving in the 91st, 92nd, and 93rd congresses. Bob presents a compelling framework that will define and dramatically enhance your experience of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones. Bob mathias synonyms, bob mathias pronunciation, bob mathias translation, english dictionary definition of bob mathias. Bob love was a fourth round pick in the nba, but persevered, to become a four time allstar. The film utilized extensive footage of the london and helsinki games, including actual footage of mathias triumphs. Bob beamon sobbing for joy after breaking world long jump record on oct. One day the 17yearold californian is a regional prep star. Bob mathias, who has died of cancer aged 75, was the greatest in the long line of american decathletes who dominated the event at international level for the four middle decades of. Download from todays paper download from apple app store. California school boy and stanford university student bob mathias. The bob mathias story 1954 cast and crew moviefone. Mathias had a brief movie career and among the films he made was his life story. Bob bottles up his native brilliance and eclectic intellect in a compact volume that is rich with inspiring and actionable insights for all readers.
The youngest man ever to win the olympic decathlon gold medal, and the only american ever to win it twice, mathias was also a movie star, u. The bob mathias story is a 1954 drama film directed by francis d. Bob love is one of the truly good guys sports has produced. He was also the first person ever to win two olympic decathlons. The bob mathias story 1954 cast and crew the twotime olympic decathlon champions bob mathias story is told, from age 17 until he joins the marines. The bob mathias story dxkxty from alamys library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Bob mathias was born on november 17, 1930 in tulare, california, usa as robert bruce mathias. He was an actor, known for the minotaur, the wild beast of crete 1960, the bob mathias story 1954 and china doll 1958.
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