Race winner "SS Boob Tube" at the finish line on the shore of the Gorge Waterway in the early 1970's. The Great Innertube Race was a fundraiser put on by the Hampton Park Hustlers Athletic Association.
Painton, BobPhoto by Bob Casson of 2 unidentified individuals having fun on the shore at the Great Inner Tube Race. Large spectator crowd in the background.
Painton, BobRace official (unidentified) in their boat on the Gorge waterway during the Great Inner Tube Race. Large sign on boat reads "Compliments of Butler Lafarge Ltd".
Painton, BobFour unidentified paddlers racing in Gorge waterway during Hampton Hustler's fundraiser in the 1970's. Photo credit Barry Casson.
Painton, Bob2 unidentified Inner tube paddlers on the Gorge during the Great Inner Tube Race, a fundraiser for the Hampton Park Hustlers Athletic Association (Hockey & Lacrosse). Held during the 1970's.
Painton, BobHustlers ice hockey team photo at a COHA (Canadian Oldtimer's Hockey Association) tournament in Spring Valley, California in 1982. Sitting down on far left is donor, Bob Painton.
Painton, BobHustlers senior lacrosse team photo in 1978. Donor, Bob Painton, is seated in front row, third from the left.
Painton, BobInner tube paddlers on the Gorge under the Craigflower bridge during the Great Inner Tube Race, a fundraiser for the Hampton Park Hustlers Athletic Association (Hockey & Lacrosse).
Painton, BobEugene William (Gene) Carr, pro hockey player, lounging on an inner tube on the shores of the Gorge waterway during the Great Inner Tube Race. Gene was a Canadian profession ice hockey forward who played 465 in the NHL for the St. Louis blues, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Atlanta Flames.
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