Tom:More like "Frankie the Chump".
Bill, that's a real old one- 1969 or 70 , if I recall.
Most interesting part here is that Duke sent me a typewritten letter, asking to provide him with a photo from a professional photographer and that he'd pay for it. His secretary no doubt typed it - but he wrote in ink "don't exceed $10".
Sure, Duke. Maybe in Fort Smith, not NJ.
Even back then , there wasn't a photographer who would do it for that amount, so my uncle took a glossy Polaroid. Hence, the picture was obscured and I gained 40lbs. because they did a cut and paste.
I still have the letter.
A well known fact that Duke was frugal and then some. His engines are proof enough; though I still run them on vintage combat ships.
Never received the $10 or even so much as a glow plug from him for my endorsement.