by Vanessa Curry | Jun 27, 2022 | Tug Wilson
This is the blog I’ve been waiting to share for at least two years. Thanks to Spark Publications in Charlotte, North Carolina, my first book: A Gold Medal Man: A Biography of Kenneth “Tug” Wilson is in the final stage before publication. Stay tuned...
by Vanessa Curry | Feb 26, 2021 | Tug Wilson
Last month’s online auction featuring Kenneth L. “Tug” Wilson’s collection of Olympic memorabilia netted $39,901 for his family estate, according to RR Auctions of Ohio. Of that total, Wilson’s 1956 Olympic Badge garnered $16,637.50....
by Vanessa Curry | Feb 16, 2021 | Tug Wilson
The little things you learn when you research history always amaze me. Tug Wilson was born in Atwood, Illinois in 1896. His wife, Dorothy was born in Lexington, Illinois. Both are buried in Lexington. Tug was a multi-sport athlete who played at the University of...
by Vanessa Curry | Sep 29, 2020 | Tug Wilson
Atwood Hammond Public Library executive director Marsha Burgener discusses Tug Wilson material donated by Linda Kellough, Wilson’s granddaughter. Some of the materials include photos of Tug with three presidents and ribbons from track competitions in his youth....