Alvin Straight, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetAlvin Straight
American lawn mower traveler
Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1920
Date of Death: 09-Nov-1996
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Alvin Straight
- Alvin Boone Straight (October 17, 1920 – November 9, 1996) was an American man who became notable for traveling 240 miles (390 km) on a riding lawn mower from Laurens, Iowa to Blue River, Wisconsin to visit his ailing brother.
- He inspired the 1999 film The Straight Story.
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