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  1. 11-01-2007, 11:35 AM #1
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    Elvis Stops A Fight

    Landmarker Designates Where Elvis Stopped A Street Fight

    On the corner of Highway 51 and East Washington Avenue in Madison, a plaque has been unveiled to remember an unusual event. On June 24 1977, Elvis - who just came back from a concert - ordered the driver os his limo to stop when he saw two teens beating up a young boy. Elvis went over, and wanted to confront the two teens: "I'll take you on right now". Stunned by who was standing next to him, the two teens immediately stopped their fight. Eventually, the three of them posed for a picture and Elvis drove off again, happy that he stopped this senseless fight.

    For full story and video interviews click on the link.

    http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/news..._24_1977.shtml
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  2. 11-01-2007, 12:03 PM #2
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    I love that! Thanks for posting!
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  3. 11-01-2007, 12:13 PM #3
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    I love these kind of stories, even near his end Elvis steps up for the weak.
    Thanks for posting the story Jon Burrows.
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  4. 11-01-2007, 12:17 PM #4
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    This was posted a couple of days ago ...

    http://www.tcb-world.com/showthread....hlight=madison
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  5. 11-01-2007, 12:32 PM #5
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    I've heard about this story before..bet that shocked the heck out of them boys that were fighting. Thanks for the post!
    "How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
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  6. 11-01-2007, 05:59 PM #6
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    Like I said last time, I'd love to see a nice clear still photo of the marker. Does
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  7. 11-01-2007, 08:56 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by jon_burrows View Post
    Landmarker Designates Where Elvis Stopped A Street Fight

    On the corner of Highway 51 and East Washington Avenue in Madison, a plaque has been unveiled to remember an unusual event. On June 24 1977, Elvis - who just came back from a concert - ordered the driver os his limo to stop when he saw two teens beating up a young boy. Elvis went over, and wanted to confront the two teens: "I'll take you on right now". Stunned by who was standing next to him, the two teens immediately stopped their fight. Eventually, the three of them posed for a picture and Elvis drove off again, happy that he stopped this senseless fight.

    For full story and video interviews click on the link.

    http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/news..._24_1977.shtml


    Love the comment, that there were photos at the end!
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  8. 11-01-2007, 09:28 PM #8
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    Thanks jon_burrows It makes me smile that even as the "king" ELVIS still remembered his roots and how it was to be the guy being picked on. I can never hear an uplifting story about ELVIS to many times...thank you for posting it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jon_burrows View Post
    Landmarker Designates Where Elvis Stopped A Street Fight

    On the corner of Highway 51 and East Washington Avenue in Madison, a plaque has been unveiled to remember an unusual event. On June 24 1977, Elvis - who just came back from a concert - ordered the driver os his limo to stop when he saw two teens beating up a young boy. Elvis went over, and wanted to confront the two teens: "I'll take you on right now". Stunned by who was standing next to him, the two teens immediately stopped their fight. Eventually, the three of them posed for a picture and Elvis drove off again, happy that he stopped this senseless fight.

    For full story and video interviews click on the link.

    http://www.elvis.com.au/presley/news..._24_1977.shtml
    Has this photo ever surfaced? I'm sure it would be an interesting snapshot.
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  10. 11-01-2007, 11:17 PM #10
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    I have heard this story before, and it is great, thanks for sharing again!
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  11. 11-02-2007, 12:30 PM #11
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    It's great he stopped that fight,but is it really important to make a historical plaque of it????
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