Dick Pope Jr.
Dick Pope Jr. | |
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| Born | Richard Downing Pope Jr. December 12, 1930 Long Island, New York |
| Died | November 8, 2007 (aged 76) |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Organization | Cypress Gardens |
| Known for | World Championships, inventing barefooting |
| Spouse | Frances Pope |
| Parent | Dick Pope Sr. |
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.