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George Alfred Blair (January 22, 1915 – October 17, 2013) was an American businessman, entrepreneur, and waterskier, known for his barefoot waterskiing and trademark yellow "banana"-like wetsuits.
George Blair (December 6, 1905 – April 19, 1970) was an American film director who worked generally on supporting features including many B-Westerns. Two of his earliest films were British-set thriller films starring C. Aubrey Smith, made for Republic Pictures.
Oct 21, 2013 · Learn about the life and achievements of George Blair, the eccentric and flamboyant barefoot water-skier who skied on all seven continents and lived to 98. Read his obituary, watch his TV appearances, and see his photos in this Slate article.
Feb 7, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Dr. George Blair, a former faculty member of Thomas More College and a prolific writer of philosophical texts. He was a Jesuit novice, a controversial thinker, and a translator of Greek and Latin works.
Not many can learn to water ski at the age of 40 and expect to end up in the Hall of Fame. George Alfred Blair did, and most of the journey was completed on his bare feet. Blair was a successful New Jersey businessman in 1955 when he experienced his first exposure to water skiing.
George Blair was born on December 6, 1905 in Newfield, England, UK. He was a director and assistant director, known for Daredevils of the Clouds (1948), Scotland Yard Investigator (1945) and Rose of the Yukon (1949). He died on April 19, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Oct 20, 2013 · George Blair was a famous barefoot water skier who performed at Cypress Gardens and broke records on all seven continents. He also owned a yellow business empire and became the personal ambassador for Chiquita bananas.
