- Born
- DiedFebruary 2019 · Oakley, California (complications from a stroke)
- Nickname
- Tarzan
- Don Bragg was born on May 15, 1935 in Penn's Grove, New Jersey, USA. He was married to Theresa Fiore. He died in February 2019 in Oakley, California,.
- SpouseTheresa Fiore(? - February 15, 2019) (his death, 4 children)
- He was nominated for the 2014 New Jersey Hall of Fame in the Sports Category.
- Attended Penn's Grove High School, Penn's Grove, New Jersey; graduating in 1953.
- Having been given the nickname of "Tarzan" during his athletic competition days in the Pole Vault, both for his strength and prowess in that Field Event; Bragg openly sought to portray the Edgar Rice character in the movies. He even treated the audience at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome with his rendition of the Tarzan yell, delivered from the first place, Gold Medal position on the dais.
- At 6'2" in height and 197 lbs., was the largest Track & Field athlete to compete in the Pole Vault.
- Was twice to be cast as the lead in Tarzan movies; but had to bow out due to injury. He also was the Ape Man in an unauthorized adaptation of Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar; which was neither completed nor released.
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