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Alvin Straight

American lawn mower traveler (1920-1996)

  • Fame51.5
  • Momentum4.4
  • Wikipedia7.7K
Lived 1920–1996, aged 76United States
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    8 languages
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  • Era
    1920–1996
    Aged 76
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Updated 2026-07-11

Alvin Boone Straight was an American man who travelled 240 miles (390 km) on a riding lawn mower from Laurens, Iowa, to Blue River, Wisconsin, to visit his ailing brother in 1994. His journey inspired the 1999 film The Straight Story.

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51.5
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Momentum4.4
Historical7.7
Source confidence45.0
Completeness35.0
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