For those too young to remember, the link between charities and road racing was not universally embraced in the early years of the Running Boom. As the… Read more “TOMMY’S PLACE”
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A NEW TRIBUTE TO TOMMY LEONARD
It was one year ago that famed Falmouth Road Race founder and legendary Eliot Lounge bartender Tommy Leonard passed away. Now, after a year during which many… Read more “A NEW TRIBUTE TO TOMMY LEONARD”
TOMMY LEONARD IN HIS OWN WORDS
In loving memory of Tommy Leonard. END
R.I.P. TOMMY LEONARD (1933 – 2019)
The great Tommy Leonard passed quietly from our midst yesterday at JML Care Center in Falmouth, Massachusetts at age 85. The beloved founder of the Falmouth Road Race… Read more “R.I.P. TOMMY LEONARD (1933 – 2019)”
CELEBRATING TOMMY LEONARD’S 85TH BIRTHDAY
As we come up upon the 46th New Balance Falmouth Road Race weekend, we also celebrate the 85th birthday of race founder Tommy Leonard. In honor of… Read more “CELEBRATING TOMMY LEONARD’S 85TH BIRTHDAY”
FALMOUTH ROAD RACE FOUNDER TOMMY LEONARD TURNS 84
This Sunday the New Balance Falmouth Road Race turns 45. But today race founder and guiding spirit Tommy Leonard celebrates his 84th birthday. Back in the Summer… Read more “FALMOUTH ROAD RACE FOUNDER TOMMY LEONARD TURNS 84”
FALMOUTH CHAMPS NUKURI & SAINA READY TO ROLL AFTER RIO
Falmouth, MA. — In the early days of road racing it was not unusual for track athletes to come back from the European circuit to run the… Read more “FALMOUTH CHAMPS NUKURI & SAINA READY TO ROLL AFTER RIO”
FALMOUTH CELEBRATES TOMMY LEONARD AT 80
Falmouth, Mass. — 150 to 200 of Tommy Leonard’s best friends surprised him with an early 80th birthday party last night at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel… Read more “FALMOUTH CELEBRATES TOMMY LEONARD AT 80”
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