1979 Skippy Baxter - Holiday on Ice (Snoopy)

Snoopy's ice skating coach at the Redwood Empire Arena in California. The back flip, an ice show staple!!!! I have read that Skippy invented this move back in the 1940's.

Just for the record, Skippy Baxter was the 1940 US National Bronze medalist in men's figure skating (Cleveland, Ohio). Can you tell me who the National Champ was that year?

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[k9henrydog]

Snoopy has Ryan Bradley's smile!!!!!!!  Best wishes Ryan

[cabmaker2]

Skippy Baxter is the worlds best ice skater!!! he will be 90 years old this dec 6th 2009..& a Special party is planned @ the Snoopy Ice arena @ santa rosa Ca. God Bless you Skippy...you are the Greatest!!!!!!1 a fan................

[k9henrydog]

What great news!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SKIPPY!!! Your 'little heart gifts' over the years will not be forgotten!! Why not list the rink address and zip code, so fokes can send cards???? be sure to make a video and post it, and video response it here.....I would greatly appreciate it! best wishes

[jinglesettiera]

bravo snooopy!

[k9henrydog]

I do so miss seeing Snoopy on the ice......he was SUCH a Champion!! best wishes

[sportstergirrl]

Skippy is my Great-Uncle and I am very proud to say that I am related to this wonderful man. He has touched so many lives. Today, Novemeber 29th 2008 is his 79th Anniversary of when he put on his first pair of skates. And my family and I met him at the Rink to watch him do a couple of laps to celebrate. He did his last back flip at the age of 70. He is the most humble, down to earth person you will ever meet. And I love him with all my heart.

[k9henrydog]

And I asd my love to that comment as well, even though I have never met him! Such a life! From competing against Dick Button, to a show business career, to influencing so many incredible California skaters! I am not sure if he is in the American Skating Hall of Fame, but he should be and we should encourage his inclusion. I am only on my 48th year on ice, but now I have an obvious record to shoot for! I'm in for 79, how about you!! best wishes to you all!!

[cabmaker2]

The Schultz Family is having a 90th B-day party for Skippy Baxter this sunday dec.6th 2009 @ the Snoopy redwood ice arena @ 3;30 pm. Mr. Debonaire Richard Dwyer..Dick Dova Beata Handra.. Peachiko & Papa will preform along with other freinds of Skippy's

[Sploo9]

lol this is in my town aka santa rosa

[lsalvadorable]

Skippy was my pro back in the 70's

what a wonderful, talented & humble man. I am grateful to have known him. I remember the special occasions of the back flips we all stood in awe

Louise

[cabmaker2]

Skippy's 90 birthday will be @ the Redwood empire ice arena 1667 W. Steele ln. Santa Rosa Ca. 95402...phone 707-546-7147..0n Dec. 6th 2009....I'm not sure what will take place ..I will fine out more & report back.........