01/14/2023
Sad to report that Harold Gifford, an extraordinary American, imbued with courage and grit, passed away at the age of 99. Harold recounted his life story and the "miracle landing" as he safely piloted the team plane carrying the Minnesota Lakers basketball team during a snowstorm in January, 1960 in his book published by Signalman. Rest in Peace, Harold. We have the watch.
Harold Gifford may have graduated 70 years after his classmates at Loyola High School received their diplomas, but don’t be mistaken: The World War II veteran was passionate about learning