The Bob Mathias Story

The World's Greatest Athlete!

Film biography of the Olympics Decathlon champion, with the famous athlete and his wife playing themselves.

1954

1h 20min

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Top Billed Cast

Bob Mathias
Himself
Ward Bond
Coach Virgil Jackson
Melba Mathias
Herself
Howard Petrie
Dr. Charles Mathias
Ann Doran
Lillian Mathias
Diane Jergens
Pat Mathias
Paul Bryar
Bill Andrews
Anne Kimbell
Sally

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