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Dick Pope Sr Vintage Antique Rare Old Wooden Water Skis Waterski !!
$ 105.6
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These 1900s Dick pope Very Rare water skis where discovered in the garage from up North Florida they have Dick pope written on the front are made out of wood and measure they also are in great shape would be a plus for any lodge restaurant bar just vintage collection one of a kind Dick Pope water skis.Richard Downing Pope Sr.
(April 19, 1900 – January 28, 1988), better known as
Dick Pope
, was the founder of
Cypress Gardens
in
Winter Haven, Florida
. He was also known as "Mr. Florida"
[1]
and "Mr. Water Skiing."
[2]
He played a key role in the development of tourism in the state of Florida, and in the growth of
theme parks
as tourist destinations. He was a highly accomplished athlete, and helped to popularize the sport of
water skiing
.