[trayoda]

I found this at my home. My father bought in 1955. I was just wondering if anyone knew what it is worth, if anything?

[Clough]

This is a book. Correct? Could you give us a little more information about it, please? Say, published by, who the author is, more than one volume, description of subject of the course, etc.

It's not an antique. But, it really would be helpful to have additional information as to what it is. Have you tried searching for it in a Google search?

Thank you!

[trayoda]

It a conditioning program by the national sports council in NY. I was published in 1954-55 by the National Sports Council. I has a lot of pictures and drawings of many athletes. There are three parts to the package, The Self Improvement, Conditioning Program and Health Habits Chart.
In the self improvement part it has athletes lessons.
Our American Heritage... Teamwork - by Ted Kluszewski
There's a Gold on Your Library Shelf - by Joe Lapchick
Offering a Helping Hand - by Mickey Mantle
Safety and Common Sense
The Will to Win - by Bob Cousy
Your Best Foot Forward - by Mickey Manlte
Glad You're an American - by Mickey Mantle(picture)
Religion for Champions - by Yogi Berra(drawing)
How to Get Along With Others - by Bob Cousy(drawing)
Study Hints - By Doak Walker(drawing)
Do You Have Champion Courage - by Joe Louis(drawing)
Is Thrift Old Fashioned - by Ted Kluszewski(drawing)
Choosing Your Goal in Life - by Paul Giel
Thinking in Action - by Joe Lapchick

Art design by Jack Bouffard, Illustrations by Alex Orr

Conditioning Program contains 12 steps with a chart. Each Exercise has a picture of the athlete and the description of the exercise.
1. High sit ups - Ezzard Charles
2. High push ups - Kid Gavilan
3. Chin ups - Lou Stillman
4. Hand Grips - Paddy DeMarco
5. Low sit ups - Willie Pep
6. Chair dips - George Patterson
7. Reverse push up - Joe Louis
8. Leg sprints - Paul Giel
9. Back & leg sprints - Billy Graham
10. Bicycle exercise - Del Flanagan
11. Deep knee bend - Ehsan Karadag
12. Body twists - Whitey Lockman

There is also some other items. I hope this helps.

[Clough]

Thank you for providing more detail!

I have tried to find the book or books on the Internet. Have looked in a number of places and also eBay. So far, have not been able to find any information. That doesn't mean that it's not out there, though. Have you tried going to a public library to see if they have The Manly Art Home Training Course. If they don't then it would be likely that they would have a record of it's being published. Another source that might be worth having a look at would be the Library of Congress. Library of Congress Home

This is three separate volumes. Correct? Are they hardcover of softcover? How many pages are in each volume if it is three separate books? Are the drawings in color or black and white? That will make a difference as to it's possible monetary value.

[jah268]

Hello
I also have this item. Did you ever get info on it.
Jack

[wyldechylde]

I also have this item including the original box/case it came in. It is NOT a set of books. It is similar to the MR. ATLAS BODY BUILDING COURSES that were offered to young men in magazine ads in the late 50's & early 60's. Also have the original owner's membership card and unused patch. The copyright date is 1958, not 1955 as stated by the original poster. The drawings, etc. were copyright 1955. I have done extensive research on this item since before Mickey Mantle passed away. Even the cooperstown librarian was not aware it existed. If anyone has any more info on it please feel free to email me at: [email protected]

[neil4563]

I have been looking for this course as I had one in 1958 and would like to find one again.


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