FINDLEY LAKE For Carol Heiss Jenkins, the only thrill greater than winning an Olympic gold medal in figure skating was marrying gold medalist Hayes Alan Jen
Jan. 31 1920 Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 Joe Louis knocks out Red Burman in the fifth round at Madison Square Garden to retain the world heavyweight title. 1950 High school pitcher Paul Pettit signs with the Pirates for a record $100,000. To do so, Pittsburgh has to purchase his contract from a film producer who had signed Pettit to an exclusive contract as an athlete/actor.
Just 48 hours after setting a world record in the Olympic short program and skating to an all-time Elton John classic, Chen blasted off to Olympic gold.
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Courtesy of Peggy Fleming Jenkins and Dr. Greg Jenkins
World famous women’s figure skater Peggy Fleming Jenkins and her husband, Dr. Greg Jenkins, were both students at Colorado College in the 1960s. They are generous supporters of the Jenkins Olympic Corridor, which will be part of CC’s new Ed Robson Arena.
Courtesy of Peggy Fleming Jenkins and Dr. Greg Jenkins
Courtesy of Dr. Greg Jenkins