Neil Glad was a JOAT.
That's the acronym for Jack of All Trades.
He hadn't done everything, but it always seemed like he could, given half a chance.
Bicyclist, 1924
Pilot, 1943
Cabdriver, 1947
Amateur Astronomer, 1957
Gadget Builder and Driver, 1963
Riverboat Gambler, under arrest,and ready for the parade
Really Nice Guy, 1980