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George Alfred Blair (January 22, 1915 – October 17, 2013) was an American businessman, entrepreneur, and waterskier, known for his barefoot waterskiing and trademark yellow "banana"-like wetsuits.
Oct 21, 2013 · The eccentric barefoot water-skier “Banana” George Blair, whose aquatic exploits amused and inspired audiences around the world for decades, has died at 98. Known for his skill, his sartorial...
Eric Arthur Blair (25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950) was a British novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism , opposition to all totalitarianism (i.e. to both left-wing authoritarian communism and to right-wing fascism), and support ...
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Oct 20, 2013 · George A. Blair, formerly of Winter Haven, died Oct. 17 in New York City after a long illness. He was 98. Blair was a showman who made yellow his personal trademark: yellow cars, yellow...
George Blair was born on 6 December 1905 in Newfield, England, UK. He was a director and assistant director, known for Daredevils of the Clouds (1948), Scotland Yard Investigator (1945) and Rose of the Yukon (1949). He died on 19 April 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Biography. With many years under his belt, George Blair emerged as a top directing talent over the course of his Hollywood career. Blair received his start directing films, including work on "Affairs of Geraldine" (1946) and "Alias the Champ" (1949).
George Blair was born on 6 December 1905 in Newfield, England, UK. He was a director and assistant director, known for Daredevils of the Clouds (1948), Scotland Yard Investigator (1945) and Rose of the Yukon (1949). He died on 19 April 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Feb 7, 2022 · For those who knew him, George Blair, with his wide-ranging interests and talents, was a colorful and unforgettable member of the Thomas More Community.
Oct 18, 2013 · George Blair, affectionately known as "Banana George," rode the waves for more than 50 years wearing a twinkle in his blue eyes, a grin behind his white mustache — and a lot of yellow. The...
Not many can learn to water ski at the age of 40 and expect to end up in the Hall of Fame. George Alfred Blair did, and most of the journey was completed on his bare feet. Blair was a successful New Jersey businessman in 1955 when he experienced his first exposure to water skiing.
