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Colonel Tom Parker, wearing a suit and hat, stands talking with Elvis Presley, dressed casually, on the outdoor set of the film Change of Habit in 1969. Colonel Tom Parker, seated at a desk with a pipe and typewriter, sits next to Elvis Presley, who wears a plaid jacket, in an office with wood-paneled walls and dog artwork. Back from the army
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  • Fred Frommer
    Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. 
  • René Ostberg
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Anniversary information added. Jun 22, 2026
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