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Walter Bietila - Class of 1973

(Ishpeming/Iron Mountain)

a member of Ishpeming's famed "Flying Bietila" family, he is the first American ski jumper named to three U.S.  Olympic teams 1936-40- 48.  He also served as a coach, judge and official in World (FIS) Championships and Olympic Games.