William and Elvis first met in 1957 at the Rainbow Skating Rink in Memphis. Elvis gave him the name “Bardahl” while roller skating due to a shirt he was wearing when they first met.
He was often invited by Elvis for a game of football and to watch movies at the Memphian Theatre. He is the author of the book, “Elvis the Lighter Side.” For years he was a featured speaker at George Klein’s Memphis Mafia Reunion during Elvis Week and George’s yearly Elvis memorial service at the University of Memphis. Bardahl, was a kind gentleman who always enjoyed sharing his memories and stories of Elvis.
(Source: Elvis Presley fans of Nashville)