Ricky McCormick
American water skier
About Ricky McCormick
Born 1952. Ricky McCormick is an American water skier.
Ricky McCormick (born March 14, 1952) is an American water skier. He won 11 world titles, 37 national championships. He was awarded two gold medals for Water skiing at the 1972 Summer Olympics, though as it was a demonstration sport that year they are not included in the medal table. He came from a family of water skiers so started at age five. In 1982 he retired and in 1988 he was inducted into the Water Skiing Hall of Fame.
McCormick was featured on the Ed Sullivan program on January 15, 1967 with film of a 540 degree spin.
Ricky McCormick was the stunt double for Henry Winkler when the Fonz jumped the shark. Henry skied in the episode but it was Ricky that did the jump.
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Who is Ricky McCormick?
American water skier
When was Ricky McCormick born?
Ricky McCormick was born on 14 March 1952 in Park County.
What is Ricky McCormick's occupation?
Ricky McCormick is a water skier.
What nationality is Ricky McCormick?
Ricky McCormick is American.
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