American athlete, olympic medalist (1878–1933).
Born August 31st, 1878 in California.
Died June 2nd, 1933 at 54 years old in Sewickley.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson