Dick Pope Jr.
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For other people named Dick Pope, see Dick Pope (disambiguation).
Richard Downing Pope Jr. (December 12, 1930 – November 8, 2007), better known as Dick Pope Jr., was a World Champion water skier and an important business leader in Central Florida.[2] Pope was an important innovator in the sport of water skiing, including the development of barefoot skiing in 1947.[2] He is the son of Dick Pope Sr., the founder of Cypress Gardens theme park.
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Born | Richard Downing Pope Jr. (1930-12-12)December 12, 1930 Long Island, N.Y. |
Died | November 8, 2007(2007-11-08) (aged 76)[1] |
Citizenship | United States |
Organization | Cypress Gardens |
Known for | World Championships, inventing barefooting |
Spouse | Frances Pope |
Parent | Dick Pope Sr. |
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