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Floyd Simmons

1923–2008 · Dates from the Library of Congress · Library of Congress authority record ↗

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By Floyd Simmons

Floyd Simmons oral history interview 3, 2004 April 7

Simmons, Floyd, 1923-2008 · 2004

Floyd 'Chunk' Simmons (1923 to 2008), in the last of three interviews, 7 April 2004, talks about the years after his World War II service: geology classes and football at UNC Chapel Hill, Olympic decathlon competition and acting work in Hollywood. Photography comes up as well. About 1 hour 41 minutes of audio from UNC Charlotte's oral history program.

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