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Chapter 3, Page 32

Campaign: A Fireside Story of Harry Leary
Stable page identifier: FSHL-032
Chapter: 3 — The Gate Drops
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Record block 1 — `FSHL-032-01`

Features a community post documenting the professional s== = collaboration between Harry Leary and Greg Hill. The graphic showcases two figures silhouetted by a campfire at night, creating an atmospheric backdrop for historical reflection. In the post, Kyle A. Huffman notes that Leary credited Hill’s = training programs for helping him win titles in 1993 and 1994, N highlighting the technical and athletic preparation involved in his later career successes. Comments from members Jerry Vee and . Chris Jones reinforce the high regard for both individuals, with ‘= a Hill being described as “the MAN” and one of the greatest racers oz ever. This record serves as a testament to the mentorship and -_ cross-training that existed among the sport’s top professionals. eS : Features a community post documenting a rare Australian a Diamond Back factory team jersey. The graphic provides several = = ‘ - views of the grey, black, and blue jersey, along with a photo of jae ep Geet Harry Leary holding the garment. ye %, (Ss ass Kn In the post, Kyle A. Huffman explains the provenance of the item, bo) - my i 4 noting that Cameron Mitchell gave the jersey to Leary during a ea ‘Aro = visit to Australia. Mitchell was a member of the Diamond Back a+ ‘No vy factory team in Australia and famously won multiple world titles 1 j if f ued racing the mini Turbolite bike in 1983 and 1984. Huffman points ° a out a specific design detail: the inclusion of blue on the Australian jersey distinguished it from the USA factory team version. This record highlights the international exchange of memorabilia and the specific regional variations in team apparel during the 1980s. Features a historical community post shared by Rob Merritt, Sew. documenting a first-turn race moment with Harry Leary at the OO m Azusa track. The graphic showcases a vintage photograph of £% two riders navigating a dirt berm, with Merritt (plate #191) on the nal é inside line leading Leary (plate #363). a fe RS In the comments, Kyle A. Huffman expresses his enthusiasm for 2 z the photo and asks Merritt for technical details regarding the . —— bike he was riding at the time. This record serves as a firsthand — account of local racing history and captures the competitive 6 no guamennns atmosphere of the Southern California BMX scene during that — era.

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