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Apr 19, 1900 Des Moines, Iowa, United States Died on 28 Jan 1988 (aged 87)
American water skier, promoter, founder of Cypress Gardens
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About Dick Pope Sr.
- Richard Downing Pope Sr.
- (April 19, 1900 – January 28, 1988), better known as Dick Pope, was the founder of Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida.
- He was also known as "Mr.
- Florida" and "Mr.
- Water Skiing." He played a key role in the development of tourism in the state of Florida, and in the growth of theme parks as tourist destinations.
- He was a highly accomplished athlete, and helped to popularize the sport of water skiing.
