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The Boys of '36: UW's Secret Weapon

Season 28 Episode 7

The University of Washington stroke oar Don Hume was special. Premieres 8/2 on PBS.

Don Hume wasn't a physically imposing athlete, but he had a gift for rowing that helped lead the University of Washington rowing team to Olympic victory in 1936. "The Boys of '36" premieres August 2 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.

AIR DATE 8/2/16

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