Brewski Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I know this is a slalom page but George was a my hero and to many many folks in water sports. RIP young man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members andjules Posted October 18, 2013 Members Share Posted October 18, 2013 So sad to hear it... end of an era. He did a lot with his life and a lot for our sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Skoot1123 Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 Really???!! Bummer! He is actually the one who really got me interested in footin' as well. When I saw a guy like him do what he did it was truly inspiring. RIP Bannana Geogre Blair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Brooks Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yes, I remember seeing George snow skiing in Colorado a couple of times, within the past 10 years or so. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makeall6 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I met George at the Nationals in Pique, Ohio years ago. What a great ambassador for our sport. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Bulldog Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 Great man!! He will be missed. RIP "Do Better..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edbrazil Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 This is the link to the article on the USAWaterski website: http://www.usawaterski.org/default.asp?Display=1770 Born in 1915, he was older than water skiing itself (1922). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SkiJay Posted October 18, 2013 Members Share Posted October 18, 2013 Losing a hero cuts extra deep. This is very sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BlueSki Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sad to see him go. I remember reading the story about how he hurt his back. He was in college during the depression so he would hop on trains, riding the box cars, from Miami University to his home in Toledo. He hurt his back when he was thrown from the train by a couple of hobos that wanted his food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ToddL Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 My wife and I met him at a pro tour stop in TX. Nicest guy, great ambassador for water sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 RIP George. Met him at pro-tour stop in MN where I competed in a "challenge the pros" event. He signed my hat and gave me some footing advice on a trick with which I was struggling. Pretty sure he gave me a banana as well! Great guy who will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller A_B Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 Awesome life. I think this sums up his drive to JUST DO IT! Makes all my aches and pains seem so trivial... https://growingbolder.com/media/sports/extreme/banana-battles-back-137386.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edbrazil Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Back when the Tour was in its prime, so was George's fame. He would do barefooting exhibitions at some Tour stops. At times where I might meet someone traveling on a plane or similar, and they'd see my shirt with Tour logos, the person they were likely to mention first was Banana George. At a Tour stop in Des Plaines, IL, a top slalomer had just finished their run and was getting into the pickup boat, right in front of the crowd. A wave of applause went up, and the skier turned to acknowledge it. But, the applause was for Banana George working through the crowd. Handing out bananas, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller DW Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 RIP, may you find endless glass forever...great ambassador to the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cragginshred Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Prayers for his family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razorskier1 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Met George at a Pro Tour stop in St Paul, MN many years ago. What a great guy! Ran into him again at Footstock in Crandon, WI. What a day! He tried to do a step off run against Fleck (I believe). George bit it hard on the step off and there was a delay. He then deeped up front and back and did some tricks. When he came in he had an egg on his head the size of a tennis ball. He had hit the ski when he missed the step off! He was still in his usual great spirits, walking around the crowd, shaking hands, signing signatures, and giving away bananas. RIP Banana George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Wish Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 If you did anything on the water behind a boat you knew of him. If you ran into him, or he walked by, he most likely handed you a banana. Coolest barefoot suite ever!! Cannot think of a more recognizable icon for water sports, or better ambassador to the sport and he was a true ambassador to living healthy and strong. Your never to old. If I can find it, I want to post a pic of my daughter with him when she was 7 or so. Was at Cyprus Gardens and yes, she got a banana. Love that pic. Big loss to the sport RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted October 18, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 18, 2013 He knew how to live life, nice guy Yes! Bonkers Yes! Amired him Yes! Sympathy, s to his loved ones, but he really did made the most of it and will always be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skihard Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 The man was pure inspiration to the sport as a whole! He will be missed and hard to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted October 19, 2013 Baller Share Posted October 19, 2013 Must read, what better way to pay respect, I ask everybody to visit Banana George, s site. http://www.pxgx.com/banana/photo.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopowpow Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I met him at a pro tour stop in Minnesota years ago, he gave me a banana. RIP George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SusanT Posted October 22, 2013 Members Share Posted October 22, 2013 George will be missed, but he is a great inspiration to all of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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