Tracy King at a local fair 1998

I took this video in 1998 at a local fair, I wanted to share it with you.
Tracy King possessed a sense of balance. Nicknamed the "Canoe Man," King balanced an array of items on his chin, including a 15-foot ladder, a refrigerator, a motor scooter, picnic tables, bicycles, outboard motor and even children. He showcased his special talent at fairs and schools, and made appearances on the "Late Show with David Letterman."

He demonstrated his balancing ability 10 years ago at a local radio station contest, when he balanced a canoe on his chin. The stunt won the contest and King drove away in a new Ford Probe.
He died in "The Station" night club fire in Rhode Island trying to get people out of the fire.
I believe that was in 2003.
This video is in his memory.

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• Entertainment
• Fairs
• Balance
• Stunts
• Canoe-Man
• Strong
• Man
• Tracy-King

[xwondernotesxx]

this honestly made me cry... this is my uncle..

it's so good to hear his voice again.... thank you so much for posting this....no matter how long ago you did it

[old64goat]

@xwondernotesxx, Hi I am very glad I posted this video, although I only met him that one time, he must have been a great man, an uncle you can be proud of.

Bill

[blannon4]

I had the honor of working with Tracy in Kingston doing tree work. He was a great man. An extrodinary talent that will be greatly missed. He was a great influence.

This video, to me, shows a man who was able to conquer the impossible. A skilled arborist. A great friend. And man... could he hit a golf ball.

[old64goat]

Yes he was a great man, this was the first and only time I met him.

Bill

[michaelaf1990]

rest in peace tracy. i wish i had a chance to meet you. mom don and ray says you were great. this is my second cousin. i am his cousin julies daughter! i never had a chance to meet him but i will always remember him.thank you for posting this video my mom watches it almost everyday!

[old64goat]

You are welcome Michaelaf1990.

[chachiee]

RIP my friend, you were a great man, and a great Father, I miss you.

Thanks for sharing this video

[freshness718]

this is my brothers father :( R.I.P i never knew you that long considering i was only like 3 when we met but its a shame to see you die

[fantsyofmillions]

His sons share a house with my father, brother, and I.

[heyitsjillian98]

He's my uncel, RIP uncel Tracy

[ttk1opc]

Wow, just browsing some of your old videos, didn't expect to see this, tracy was a relative of mine. Thanks for this!

[drking9313]

Tracy King's son is one of my best friends. He's like a brother to me. Looks just like his dad too. I never got to meet Tracy King but from what i know he seemed like an awesome guy

[MarocSec]

R.I.P