The Olympic Sheriff

The Olympic Sheriff was Originally Posted on April 3, 2012 by lavarock

I was reviewing old TV shows and found an episode of “This Is Your Life” from February 20, 1957. The featured guest is none other than Duke Kahanamoku who lived a very famous life.

The show touched on his being a Hawaiian swimmer, actor, lawman, early beach volleyball player, businessman and a five-time Olympic medalist in swimming. Yet he is really known as the Father of Modern Surfing, having brought the ancient Hawaiian activity to the mainland, where they were unknown.

The show really highlights how quiet and real he was. I have a set of recently printed U.S. postage stamps with his likeness on them. I use them for special occasions.

That particular episode I watched is available here: http://tinyurl.com/7mueqta

It is amazing what he accomplished.