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Who is Banana George Blair?
Born in Toledo, Ohio January 22, 1915
| Trademark | Motto | Favorite Food and Color |
| Barefoot, Rope in Teeth
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"DO IT" | You guessed it! Chiquita Banana, Yellow |
| Barefooting Speeds | Learned to |
| 2 feet @ 35 MPH 1 foot @ 40 MPH Jumping @ 39 MPH |
Ski at age 40 Barefoot at age 46 Snowboard at 75 |
Honors:
1991 -- American Water Ski Hall of Fame
1988 --'89 Guinness Book of World Records
1989 - Trustee for Life, American Water Ski Educational Foundation
1982, '86, '87, '92 Man of the Year and Ambassador, American Barefoot Club
Sample of National Media Exposure:
The "Today Show"; David Letterman; CBS This Morning; ESPN; ESPN2; CNN; Regis and Kathy Lee; Entertainment Tonight; BBC (London); Bill Cosby's "You Bet Your Life"; Super Sports Follies; Sports Machine; Stuntmasters; Dr. Ruth; Discovery Channel; Extremists; Extreme Games; ArmorAll TV Commercial; Sports Illustrated; Transworld Snowboarding; Snowboard Life.
Film:
"Captiva Island"
| Barefoot Tournaments: | Boat: Ski-Pro Extreme Footer | |
| 1984 - 1991 Barefoot Jumping Record
Holder Of the 18 Nationals, competed, medaled in 15 Of the 10 Worlds, attended 8, performed exhibitions in 7 |
Apparel: Body Glove, Wave Rave Handles: U.S. Gear Shades: Boll� |
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Highlights of Career
Founder of Hospital Portrait Service
Co-Founder of Shrewsbury State Bank, N.J.
Champion barefoot water-skier and member of the Water-Ski Hall of Fame
Owner of 3 patents
Real Estate developer
Quote that captures the man: "The future depends on ideas, and imagination rules the
world."
How do you summarize Banana George Blair's life in one page?
You Can't!
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Website by: DL Meyers Copyright � 1996-2001 -- George Blair All Rights Reserved |
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