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Old 04-12-2025, 09:55 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by Susie Cougar View Post
Who was the Paddlin’ Professor?
Harry Briggs, a Prof at Belknap College. Previously at Northwestern University, he swam marathons on Lake Erie. In the mid 60's he did several long distance swims on Lake Winnipesaukee. More details on Google, although it appears they were less interested in his NH days. Or, I confused the two listings. Anyway, always reported in local news as the "Paddlin' Professor".
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