Week 30 of 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks inspired by Amy Johnson Crow is Teams. I went with sports teams for this post. My dad, Richard Paul Cook, was involved in many sports throughout his life. I think basketball and golf were probably his favorites. Both of my parents enjoyed bowling. I think my mom, Helen (Kirkwood) Cook, was more of a social golfer. She did like to golf but more of a fun activity to do with other people. They were both in other activities throughout their lives that involved being part of a team. Music was a big accomplishment for my mom who played in a quartet to earn money. They were both on speech teams in high school.
Bowling was one I remember both of my parents doing. They played individually and on teams. My moms team won in 1967. She is the fourth from the left in the photo of the women sitting at the table. If I hadn’t been searching by name I probably would have passed it by because I barely recognize her from this photo.
My parents played couples golf for a time. My dad had a group that he played with on a regular basis for many years. He also liked to play with my three brothers frequently. I played in a mother daughter tourney with my mom once and I think she played on women’s night. This article is from their couples golf team. They had low putts! Must have been from all the family miniature golf outings.
Basketball was maybe one my dad had the fondest memories of playing. He played through high school and into his beginning years of college until he joined the military before WWII. His high school team worked well together. This photo was before the tournament, my dad is number 9.
The above name the players in the photo. The newspaper page was very light and hard to read. So I hope you are able to read the names. Here is more of the article. It also included their wins and losses throughout the season and the schedule for the tournament.
These are just a couple of examples of teams in my family. Did your family have anyone who was part of a team? Hope you are able to find some photos and news clippings, or maybe an old trophy or two!
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