lightthiscandle:6/26/1975: “Former astronaut Scott Carpenter (center) receives world’s
lightthiscandle: 6/26/1975: “Former astronaut Scott Carpenter (center) receives world’s first trampoline award from George Nissen, inventor of the device, in an Oakland ceremony attended by Fremont gymnast Homer Sardina (left) even though Carpenter’s high flying was done with a different kind of machine.” (Robert Stinnett) These are appropriate outfits to wear when receiving a trampoline award. Everything about this is so beautiful it brings a tear to my eye. And not just because I am having trouble focusing on all the patterns at once. -- source link