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. Pope was an important innovator in the sport of water skiing, including the development of barefoot skiing in 1947. He is the son of Dick Pope Sr., the founder of Cypress Gardens theme park.
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Richard Downing Pope, Jr. 12 December 1930 Long Island, N.Y. USA
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Died |
8 November 2007 (aged 76) Winter Haven, Florida
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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