Friday, December 30, 2011

Duke & Babe

A L O H A !
 Duke Kahanamoku Beach

" Really great people
make you feel
that you too
can become great. "

Mark Twain













People still place lei on Duke's statue 
& pose with him!

When Duke Kahanamoku was 10 years old,
  on April 30, 1900
the Organic Act made him
an American citizen.


 He was named after his father,
Duke Halapu Kahanamoku,
who was christened "Duke" by Hawaiian Princess,
  Bernice Pauahi Bishop
in honor of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh,
who was visiting Hawaii at the time of the elder man's birth in 1869.
It was his name, not a title.




He went on to win Olympic gold,
to perform legendary rescues
and feats
befitting a Hawaiian Superman.


Surfers all over the world
consider him the father
of the modern sport.


He also used a stand-up board
and long paddle
when he grew older.

Stand-up paddling
is the fastest growing water sport
Today.






Here's Duke at Waikiki with Babe Ruth!  
"I swing big,
with everything I've got.
I hit big or I miss big. 
I like to live as big as I can." 

Babe Ruth




Babe Ruth is famous
for his home run record,
but few realize
that for decades he also held
the record for strikeouts.

 He hit 714 home runs,
struck out 1,330 times
in his career.

He said:


 "Every strike
brings me closer 
to the next home run."














When Hawaii's most famous citizen died,
the Honolulu Star-Bulletin called Duke:
"the Babe Ruth of swimming and surfing." 

He will live forever
in the hearts of Hawaii
and of surfers everywhere.  







Read more about this amazing man HERE


Thanks for stopping by today! 
Much appreciated. Leave a comment-
                                                            Warmly, cloudia
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39 comments:

  1. jobs keralaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    well done

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  2. Magia da InêsDecember 30, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Que 2012 traga novos sonhos e novas alegrias!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

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    ¨¨¨¸.•°` BOAS FESTAS!!!
    ¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮FELIZ 2012!!!

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  3. BitchDecember 30, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Send you my best wishes, dear Cloudia, for a better Year!!
    Your Athenian friend!!!

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  4. the walking manDecember 30, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    Every land needs a hero, and your Duke left a heroes legacy. His life sounds as if it is the type that legends are born from.

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  5. ErikaDecember 30, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    My best wishes dear friend Cloudia!!!
    *-*

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  6. LynnDecember 30, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Love that blue sky in the first photo. And love reading about Duke! Hawaii is a magical place, sounds like.

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  7. BirdmanDecember 30, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Ruth ate 5-10 hot dogs before each game he played... Ya, he was BIG!

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  8. wennDecember 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Happy New Year!

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  9. ReanaclaireDecember 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Hello Cloudia, Happy New Year to you!

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  10. Louis la VacheDecember 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Happy New Year to you!

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  11. mermaid galleryDecember 30, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    That is so interesting! I can understand why he is such a hero. Those must have been amazing times in Hawaii....before the onslaught of tourists. Thanks for the memories of that ancient water!....best from cold, snowy Canada!....we won't be swimming in Hawaii this winter but one day.......aloha, susan

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  12. TeresaDecember 30, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    This was really interesting. Great post, Cloudia.

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  13. AmeliaDecember 30, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Hi Cloudia, thank you for sharing your interesting articles. Wow... the dude looks handsome. *wink*

    Love the Hawaii beach picture, very beautiful.

    Happy New year to you and wish you all the best thru out the year.*hugs*

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  14. PerthDailyPhotoDecember 30, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Both Babe Ruth and The Duke were 'big' characters, so strong in their convictions. Must be so great to be so confident in what you do.
    It's been fantastic getting to know you this year Cloudia and I look forward to next year. I wish you a very happy New Year.

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  15. LauraDecember 30, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Thanks for sharing the story of this fascinating man. Happy New Year Cloudia!

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  16. Maude LynnDecember 30, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This is really cool!

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  17. Rosaria WilliamsDecember 30, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Two dignitaries of the sports world to teach us how to live well.
    Thank you, Cloudia.
    Happy New Year!

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  18. Feisty CroneDecember 30, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Two amazing men! Happy New Year, dear Cloudia!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    very nice post, Cloudia!

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  20. HattieDecember 30, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    As I stumble along through life, I will keep these wise words in mind.

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  21. Charles GramlichDecember 30, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I'd say that reading about really great characters makes me want to be better than I am.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Very interesting post. I enjoyed reading it and looking at the pictures.

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  23. SandyDecember 30, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Interesting how these two athletes came about. The picture of the two heroes in Hawaii is really unique. Have a good one! =)

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  24. KirstiDecember 30, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Mielenkiintoinen kirjoitus ja mukavaa katsoa kuvia.

    Hyvää Uutta Vuotta 2012.

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  25. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I feel old because some people think that is just a candy bar.
    ~Mary

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  26. Windsmoke.December 30, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Like the idea of the postage stamp for the Duke, he definitely won't be forgotten now :-).

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  27. Filip DemuinckDecember 30, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    The first picture is great, was Babe Ruth from Hawai?

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  28. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    He might indeed have been one of the few who understood the force of tides, life probably as well.

    daily athens photo

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  29. CloudiaDecember 30, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Babe Ruth visited Hawaii like many other celebrities still do.


    Thank EACH of YOU for your kindness and warmth.

    I feel it - believe me!

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  30. Commander ZaiusDecember 30, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    " Really great people
    make you feel
    that you too
    can become great. "

    Mark Twain

    The absence of truly great people, as opposed to celebrities, to a large extent sums up our dire situation these days.

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  31. YolandaDecember 30, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    May you have the best new year ever.

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  32. MiriamDecember 30, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Great post! Happy New Year!! Mriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  33. Elephant's ChildDecember 30, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Lovely tribute. Have a wonderful new year.

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  34. CloudiaDecember 30, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    LOVING your visits


    thank you very much

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  35. LisaDecember 31, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Love this post - very cool! Happy New Year from windward...may have to drive to your side soon for some sunshine :)

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  36. claudeDecember 31, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Very interesting post, Cloudia.
    Receive my best wishes for the new coming year.
    May 2012 be full of joy and happiness.
    Read you soon on next year.
    Aloha my distant Friend.

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  37. Betty ManousosDecember 31, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    here's wishing you and yours the best for 2012!

    happy new year, my dearest!!

    xoxo

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  38. IndraniDecember 31, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Very informative!
    Happy New Year!

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  39. LisaDecember 31, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Wonderful post and very interesting Cloudia.

    Happy New Year Cloudia, from one sailor to another, my friend, my buddy.

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