American hammer thrower (1908-1994).
Born April 7th, 1908 in Beaver County.
Died September 17th, 1994 at 86 years old in Texas.
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