Why was Marion Michael Morrison sometimes referred to as "Duke"? Where did that nickname come from?

mibmob

I find this story about John Wayne: As the story goes, local firemen would see Marion walk by the fire station every day with his dog. They would refer to the dog as "Big Duke" and Marion as "Little Duke." http://experts.about.com/q/1509/2930913.htm Jan 31 04, 12:20 PM

DukeDawson

"Yay," for Mibby...Karl? and Mel P. "Duke" was an Airedale. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000078/bio Jan 31 04, 1:00 PM

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