Elvis' Best Friend-- Part 5: Meeting the King

Joe Esposito grew up in Chicago, went to Marshall High School, got drafted into the Army in 1958 and was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. Elvis Presley was there then also, but they didn't meet until they were transferred to Germany. "I was very nervous to meet him. I was a big fan, said Joe. "He introduced himself like I didn't know who he was. He shook my hand and said, "Hi, I'm Elvis Presley.' He had an amazing charisma." Elvis invited him over to the house he was renting in Germany where they played football, their main common interest. (Did Elvis become a Bears fan?) A friendship ensued and Elvis said Joe should come and work for him after he got out of the Army. Hi, Mt Name is Cooter. Cooter