Video of Banana Battles Back at growingbolder.com

Posted on May 6th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

This is a tense tale of determination; a celebration of passion and the human spirit. 93-year-old Banana George Blair, weak from a long battle with pneumonia and in constant pain from six back surgeries, wants to get his bare feet back on the water. Come along for this Growing Bolder exclusive as Banana battles back.

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* Banana George Slide Show
* Meet "Banana" Video
* Banana on GB Radio Show
* Hot Chicks and Cool Cars

Total Length: 04:08 Views: 26,873 Comments: 4 Favorited: 1 Rating: 5 Votes: 10

Channels

Sports - Extreme
GB Topics - Longevity
GB Topics - Unforgettable Characters
Health - Aging
Sports - Water Sports

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barefoot waterskiing - back surgeries - banana george blair - 93-year-old - extreme - sports

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Joetta@540wfla.com
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Posted 11:27am June 30th, 2008
I am touched moved and inspired!
SurfLady
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Posted 12:54pm May 9th, 2008
Dr. Beaman is right. Desire is all it takes. It's time to quit making excuses and just do it. I love this sight. Thanks Mr. Banana for showing the way.
Dr. Ronda Beaman
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Posted 4:06pm May 8th, 2008
What one of us can do, all of us can do...and George is only showing what we could all do with the years, the goals, the passions and drive we were born with, he is an example of what we can all be in spirit and how powerful we all can be in every minute we are alive...what are any of us waiting for? Do It.
Mary D.
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Posted 1:40pm May 8th, 2008
~ God bless this man! I hope he gets his chance to keep on doing what he loves most. This was avery interesting story. God bless him.