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Campaign: A Fireside Story of Harry Leary
Stable page identifier: FSHL-090
Chapter: 7 — More Than Racing
Source page: Open the original Lititz BMX page
Record blocks: 3
Capture components: 1
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Record block 1 — FSHL-090-01
eE7= Features a community post showcasing a 1983 team profile from ous sro . a vintage BMX magazine. The graphic highlights Harry Leary as
Record block 2 — FSHL-090-02
“Diamond Back’s oldest rider” at the age of 24, a status that earned him the role of the seasoned pro among a team of younger phenoms. In the post, the age gap of the era is discussed: “1983 - that puts him at 24?” The image features headshots of the Diamond Back
Record block 3 — FSHL-090-03
e = a Wharton, Doug Davis, and Lisa Terry. The profile notes that after suffering a major injury in 1982, 1983 had been a “much better year for DB’s oldest racer.” The post draws a simple, poignant response from Linda Leary Taylor: “Miss him.” The community interaction for this post serves to archive the “Diamond Back Leadership” chapter of the legend’s career. This record documents his transition into the role of a veteran mentor while still competing at the highest professional level. Features a community post showcasing a vintage instructional PO spread titled “The ‘Leary’…” The graphic provides a step-by-step b Aediotaned ° sequence from a 1980s magazine, illustrating Harry Leary a performing his signature tabletop air. ox a = = In the post, the project shares the technical breakdown of the Pe: ee move that famously caused controversy regarding its origin. The a. 2 “s . spread includes a six-part photographic sequence and detailed pts) FO wD - text where Leary himself instructs riders on the approach, the Cy ike7 ed aes c- kickout, the whip, and the landing. This artifact serves as a — -_ = definitive guide to one of the most recognizable “signatures” in Po BMxX history, proving why the move was ultimately settled and named after the “Turbo” legend. The community interaction for this post serves to archive the technical influence of Leary’s style. This record documents his role as a teacher of the sport’s foundational maneuvers. So. — ° Features a community post showcasing the October 1982 issue oo of BMX Plus! magazine. The graphic features the iconic cover art “Dogri inspired by the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, alongside v y internal pages documenting the NBL War of the Stars at Narler Park and the Team Murray World Cup of BMX. n In the post, the issue is celebrated as being “out of this world,” reflecting the cultural explosion of BMX in the early 80s r following its Hollywood spotlight. The internal spreads list ~ legendary competitors of the era and detail the “Spectacular”
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eE7= Features a community post showcasing a 1983 team profile from ous sro . a vintage BMX magazine. The graphic highlights Harry Leary as
“Diamond Back’s oldest rider” at the age of 24, a status that earned him the role of the seasoned pro among a team of younger phenoms. In the post, the age gap of the era is discussed: “1983 - that puts him at 24?” The image features headshots of the Diamond Back
2 ° roster, including a young Leary alongside teammates like Jason
e = a Wharton, Doug Davis, and Lisa Terry. The profile notes that after suffering a major injury in 1982, 1983 had been a “much better year for DB’s oldest racer.” The post draws a simple, poignant response from Linda Leary Taylor: “Miss him.” The community interaction for this post serves to archive the “Diamond Back Leadership” chapter of the legend’s career. This record documents his transition into the role of a veteran mentor while still competing at the highest professional level. Features a community post showcasing a vintage instructional PO spread titled “The ‘Leary’…” The graphic provides a step-by-step b Aediotaned ° sequence from a 1980s magazine, illustrating Harry Leary a performing his signature tabletop air. ox a = = In the post, the project shares the technical breakdown of the Pe: ee move that famously caused controversy regarding its origin. The a. 2 “s . spread includes a six-part photographic sequence and detailed pts) FO wD - text where Leary himself instructs riders on the approach, the Cy ike7 ed aes c- kickout, the whip, and the landing. This artifact serves as a — -_ = definitive guide to one of the most recognizable “signatures” in Po BMxX history, proving why the move was ultimately settled and named after the “Turbo” legend. The community interaction for this post serves to archive the technical influence of Leary’s style. This record documents his role as a teacher of the sport’s foundational maneuvers. So. — ° Features a community post showcasing the October 1982 issue oo of BMX Plus! magazine. The graphic features the iconic cover art “Dogri inspired by the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, alongside v y internal pages documenting the NBL War of the Stars at Narler Park and the Team Murray World Cup of BMX. n In the post, the issue is celebrated as being “out of this world,” reflecting the cultural explosion of BMX in the early 80s r following its Hollywood spotlight. The internal spreads list ~ legendary competitors of the era and detail the “Spectacular”
- 5 events that defined the sport’s professional peak. This issue serves as a primary source for the Lititz BMX Museum, cataloging the specific races and rankings that shaped the legacies of the period’s top riders.
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