This page displays a growing list of stories about Virl Norton submitted by his friends, neighbors and ride partners. If you have a story (fact, fiction, funny or tall tale) of your own to share, please take a moment to submit your story to this page.

• A little like John Wayne - I met Virl Norton in Frankfort, NY at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in May of 1976 when we were preparing to depart on the Great American Horse Race. Virl always seemed like John Wayne to me in that he represented a Western Cowboy in the modern era.... read more

• He called me "Tex" - I wasn't much more than eleven years old out looking for summer work when I first met Virl Norton. I made the rounds throughout the Almaden ranches and finally knocked at the door of his little silver trailer boasting of my ample horse skills. I doubt... read more

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