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To: ntnychik

Did you read The Boys in the Boat about the U Washington crew time who competed in Nazi Berlin?


156 posted on 12/07/2016 9:40:55 PM PST by MHT (,`)
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To: MHT

Yes, The Boys in the Boat was another Book Club favorite! We discussed the book at a picnic at our host’s summer place (think rustic) on Seneca Lake. We had Jimmy Joy and his wife as our guests. He is the former rowing coach for Hobart and William Smith Colleges. He was warm and down to earth, and had just amazing stories to tell about rowing, coaching, and his experiences. He knew George Potock, builder of the cedar shells in the book, and his son, Stan. Jimmy added another dimension to the enjoyment of that wonderful book. We were so fortunate!

http://www.hwsathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=762


159 posted on 12/10/2016 8:50:48 PM PST by ntnychik
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