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The "Manly Art Sports Course"
was a package of
materials presented by "The National
Sports Council," as a type of
correspondence course for physical
self-improvement. The boxed kit came
packed with material, pamphlets,
brochures and instructions bearing the
names of some of the greatest athletes
of the era. The "table of contents"
lists a host of "self-improvement
lessons", each with its own brochure,
along with additional guides on
physical conditioning, self-defense,
and health & hygiene.
The kit included a black and white portrait of Mickey Mantle, printed on
heavy board, backed with a lesson in
Patriotism, comparing the United States
and Russia. Other
large prints and guides
featuring Joe Louis, Paul Giel, Yogi
Berra, Bob Cousy, Doak Walker, Ted
Kluszewski, Joe Lapchick, George
Patterson, Billy Graham, Whitey Lockman,
Carmen Basilio, Kid Gavilan, Willie Pep
and many more. Also included is a
record album titled "Win Win Win with
World Champions."
This "Live Like A Champion" Folder picturing Mickey Mantle in a National
Sports Council t-shirt. His facsimile
signature to the left. The folder opens
up to a "Health Habit Chart" and
booklet insert. The inside chart
features personal recommendations from
instructors in the manly art home
course. The chart with pictures of
champion athletes feature; Yogi Berra -
Proper foods and digestion, Bob Coosy -
Personal Hygiene, Doak Walker -
Appearance and Grooming, and Joe Lewis
- Sleep and Rest
The insert Table of contents lists the Manly Art Sports Course material,
pamphlets, brochures and instruction
guides that are included in the
package. You also receives proof of
membership, which included; Certificate
of enrollment, membership card, and the
emblem of champions-cloth insignia.
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