John Wayne playing chess, with the cast of Rio Bravo looking on.
Apparently John Wayne loved to play chess. It's featured in McClintock, but apparently it was a big thing of his. One of his wives was a a major tennis player or something like that, and he would come to her events and put up a sign outside their trailer: "Play Chess with John Wayne!"
I like chess myself. I taught my son to play, and probably beat him 10,000 times in a row until he really learned to play. Now I have to really watch myself when we play together.
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No quarter asked or given.
As a child, I never played much chess, because I so hated losing. This would be losing to peers, as I never played with adults. As a result, I never learned enough to be a good chess player.
Kudos to your son for his persistence.
Oh, I didn’t give him a choice. I made him play me until he could beat me. Now it’s up to him, but fathers are supposed to make you learn some things. I taught him to play chess. Maybe he learned something else, too, along the way.
John wayne roman catholic
John Wayne, the iconic American actor, converted to Roman Catholicism later in his life. According to his grandson, Fr. Matthew Muñoz, Wayne’s grandmother, Josephine, had a significant influence on his conversion. She introduced him to the Catholic world, and he eventually requested baptism.
Baptismal Details
Due to Archbishop Clavel’s illness, Archbishop McGrath of the Archdiocese of Panama performed Wayne’s baptism at his residence. Fr. Muñoz’s mother and uncle were present, ensuring the authenticity of the event.
Quote on Conversion
Wayne reportedly drewled, “A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do,” when asked why he converted to Catholicism.
Legacy
John Wayne’s conversion to Catholicism serves as a testament to his spiritual journey. His grandson, Fr. Muñoz, is a Catholic priest, and Wayne’s legacy continues to inspire Catholic men to pursue virtue and holiness.
I'm not good at chess, but I once beat that son-in-law of mine who wins at everything else and I will never ever let him forget it.
My father tried to teach me, but he was so deliberate (read: slow) I never had the patience to get any good at it. My brother excelled at it though, Dad succeeded with him. I was too stubborn I suppose. I guess I did learn that taking your time thinking can get people off their game though! Still use that with salesmen (though it comes pretty naturally I guess).
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