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was born in San Francisco in 1866, and
joined the Dolphin Club in May of 1891.
Over the years he held practically every Dolphin Club
office, including president, and served as Club treasurer
for
decades. He did not miss a Club-to-Ocean Beach Hike
from
the first one in 1892 until the 1950's.
Jim was secretary of the Pacific Association of Amateur
Oarsmen (P.A.A.O.) for thirty-five years, participating
in
just about every association social or athletic event
held
from 1891 until his death.
Jim Cronin died in January of 1956 at the age of 89.
He was
a club member for sixty-four years.
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