Dick McGraw
Posted By thecircusblog on August 29, 2011
Another young modern Gladiator, Dick McGraw, is seen breaking in three new lions for his act at the World Jungle Compound. This took place during the ownership of Trader Horne and Billy Richards. They did their best at running the compound, but eventually it went back to Louie Goebel.
Dick was very successful with his act. Every trainer has their own style and Dick set himself apart by being cool, calm and very precise.
There is something else about this man. In my opinion, he is a Hero. He and another lion trainer by the name of Lou Reagan saved the life of Chet Juszyk. During Chet’s act, he was taken down by one of his lions and was being severely mauled. The two trainers came to Chet’s rescue.
Other trainers at World Jungle Compound were Pat Anthony (Vitanza Lions), Mable Stark (Tigers), Melvin Koonzt (Chief Trainer), Frank Phillips (Pumas and Satan Jr. Tiger), Albert Fleet (Lions), and Dick Walker (Lions).
Dick McGraw worked a mixed group of male and female lions. A short time later came Roger Smith, who also worked Lions.
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hi! dick mcgraw is my grandfather! do you have an electronic copy of this photo, or any more you can share?
both dick and shirley are alive living in south carolina. i am sure they will appreciate this blog 🙂
Hi,
I just want to find out information on Dick McGraw as I am married to his son David. Born in 1962.
Thank you
Hi Brenda, I have known Dick and most his family for some years, I could tell you quite alot.
But as far as I knew he did not have a son named David sorry for any confusion . . .