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Michael J.R. Kirby (February 20, 1925 – May 25, 2002 in Laguna Niguel, CA) was a Canadian figure skater who competed in men's singles, and was also (for a short while) an actor. Later was an ice rink owner and skating coach. Childhood and youth. As a child he suffered from rheumatic fever and started ice-skating for physical therapy. [1] .
Jan 15, 2010 · Kirby left Chicago about 1972, and went on to help Ice Capades build as many as 40 rinks around the world, including one in Saudi Arabia. Kirby was also instrumental in starting the Ice...
Michael Kirby (figure skater) is a former American figure skater who competed in the 1948 Winter Olympics. He was born on February 20, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois. Kirby began skating at the age of five and was coached by his father, who was a former professional skater. He won the U.S. National Figure Skating Championships in 1947 and 1948.
May 25, 2002 · Michael J.R. (Michael John Ronald) Kirby was the son of Frederick L. & Ann (McIsaac) Kirby. He was a Canadian figure skater who competed in men's singles, and was also an actor. In 1944, he married figure skater Catherine Norah McCarthy and they had several children.
Jun 4, 2002 · Michael J. R. Kirby, 77, long time ice skating advocate, died May 25, 2002 of natural causes at his home in Laguna Niguel, CA. As an advocate of ice skating for everyone he founded several...
May 20, 2023 · Canadian Olympic Skating Champion Barbara Ann Scott performs with skater-actor Michael Kirby during a 1953 tour performance. Rare footage.
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Mar 25, 2002 · Achievements. He won the gold medal at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships in 1942 before turning professional and joining the Ice Follies in 1943. He also competed in fours with Therese McCarthy, Virginia Wilson, and Donald Gilchrist and won the silver medal at the 1941 North American Championships.
