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.

2013年10月21日 · The eccentric barefoot water-skier “Banana” George Blair, whose aquatic exploits amused and inspired audiences around the world for decades, has died at 98. Known for his skill, his...

2013年10月27日 · At the ripe old age of 79, 'Banana' George Blair could water-ski barefoot and clench the tow rope in his teeth with a banana in each hand. The monochromatic showman didn't have to do it...

2022年5月5日 · During his career, George operated two ski schools, performed at Cypress Gardens, and won multiple barefoot national titles. He even established a Guinness World Record for being the only person to ski on every continent – including Antarctica!

Banana George Blair Barefooting for a Crowd...with his trademark flying ramp start and front tooth hold. A living legend and always a show stopping performance! More Great Water Skiing: Wet...

2017年9月6日 · He was a pioneer in barefoot water-skiing, who entertained large crowds on the water in his customary all-yellow swimwear well into his 90s. Blair passed away in 2013 at the age of 98, but his passion for the sport kept him young, healthy and full of vigor.

2013年10月21日 · Steamboat Springs — “Banana George” Blair, a part-time Steamboat Springs resident who altered the perceptions of people worldwide concerning the athletic potential of octogenarians died Oct. 17 at the age of 98 in New York City. He will be remembered for barefoot water skiing into his 90s, and for all things yellow.

2013年10月18日 · The Water Ski hall-of-famer who barefooted with boyish enthusiasm well into his 90s died Thursday of natural causes at his home in New York City about 9 p.m. He was 98.

He spent his forties, fifties, sixties, seventies, eighties, and one-third of his nineties touring the world, becoming an ambassador of barefoot water skiing on size nine feet.

2013年10月26日 · A pioneer of the sport of barefoot skiing George won awards and established world records. Dressed in his signature yellow wet suit, he became known as "Banana George."