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Chapter 8, Page 96

Campaign: A Fireside Story of Harry Leary
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Chapter: 8 — Legacy in Motion
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=. Features a community post showcasing a vintage Schwinn comic advertisement titled “Speedy Wheeler in ‘Swoop ‘Em!”” —— The graphic, from a 1979 issue of Boys’ Life, promotes the eae

NBA/Schwinn National BMX Tour and encourages riders to get ie ea. their bikes professionally serviced at local dealerships. Ape In the post, a personal “hoodlum” story is shared involving a Z baby blue Schwinn Predator Freeform that was stolen in 5 ae Pleasanton, CA, around 1997. The post invites the community to z= share their own Schwinn memories: “What is your hoodlum or — = Schwinn story? Or were you a hoodium on a Schwinn? Let’s hear them!” This rare piece of marketing ephemera is noted as being available for viewing as part of the museum collection. Features a community post reflecting on a charity campaign run ——— in collaboration with Damian X Fulton. The graphic highlights a = — successful fundraising event that raised $275 for Samaritan’s Ss Ee Purse, showcasing the project’s commitment to using BMX — ictceecandl history for a broader humanitarian purpose. Si y In the post, the success of the charity auction is shared with the &. community, emphasizing the hard work put in by both the project E hon (\ and Fulton to make the event happen. The fundraiser serves as a om ee y key topic of discussion in the debut episode of the Fireside BMX ° )} Chat, where the hosts reflect on the importance of giving back. ‘ x2 iw Teammate and friend Greg Mathias offers his support, commenting, “That is awesome..!!” om. . Features a community post shared on April 28, 2025, from the ‘ecoultee baie tam aaetnd Lititz BMX admin account. The graphic features a serene seaside Prana ral a an bonfire at dusk, acting as the cover photo for the private “Tee Facebook group: “The Unofficial Harry Leary Fireside Chat: ee oe Stories, Memories, and More.” wl? ats iis §— In the post, the project issues a call for specific historical documentation: “We are looking for pictures of Harry Leary at i the ’94 Grands. He would have been riding for Balance at the 7 time?” This request highlights a targeted effort to archive the eter gece nei “Balance” era of Leary’s career, specifically his performance at EE the 1994 ABA Grand Nationals—the same year he secured the Pro Vet National #1 title.

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=. Features a community post showcasing a vintage Schwinn comic advertisement titled “Speedy Wheeler in ‘Swoop ‘Em!”” —— The graphic, from a 1979 issue of Boys’ Life, promotes the eae

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