Tug Wilson

Book Release

As you can see on this website, copies of Lies and Consequences: Covering the Trials of Kerry Max Cook are available for puchase, just click the appropriate button! I'm currently working on scheduling some book-signing events in Tyler possibly by the end of the month...

Adding a little twinkle to our SPARK

A Gold Medal Man: Biography of Kenneth “Tug” Wilson by Vanessa Curry has won a GOLD 2022 Davey Award for the overall design! SPARK Publications published this wonderful biography and nomination. Vanessa, Big Congratulations on this national win on a wonderful...

Old dog, new tricks

So, I thought writing a book was difficult. Try marketing it on your own. I knew it wouldn't be easy, but I realize there is a lot I need to learn about the book publishing industry, especially self-publishing. So far, I've enjoyed meeting new people and talking about...

Keep the change

One of my goals in writing A Gold Medal Man was to preserve history and attempt to place a book in school libraries at least in Central Illinois. Since I am self-publishing, I can't afford to donate that many books. So, I have found a way — thanks to many tips from my...

Connections

I'm just a few days away from officially releasing my book A Gold Medal Man: Biography of Kenneth "Tug" Wilson at a book signing at the Atwood-Hammond Public Library. I've been working on the pre-event publicity, sending media releases to central Illinois media in...

A Gold Medal Man book version

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 for an announcement...

The Price of History

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. Wilson, who served as president of...

Tug trivia

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...

Tug Wilson Memorabilia

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. The...