This is a rare photograph, thought to be of Abe Zimmerman in 1938 [University of Tulsa Archives BD1938.04.01.344c] taking a ride on his last motorcycle before giving it up. He told friends that he sold it to save money. His wife of four years, Beatty, was wanting him to forget his bachelor-style days. They were planning to start a family, war was coming to Europe, and times were hard. It was with reluctance that Abe gave up his biker lifestyle.
We can see on the bike the initials F.C. carved on the battery box. This stood for ‘Flying Cuyunas’ - a Motorcycle Club originally started by Duluth-based former miners from the (now inactive) Cuyuna Range, just Southwest of the Mesabi Range.
The pennant on the handlebar says ‘Bay M.C.’ with a small beaver tail logo beneath. It is thought to be the colours from the ‘Beaver Bay Motorcycle Club’, as the Flying Cuyunas would often take weekend rides down the highway through Beaver Bay and on to places such as Two Harbors.
Well heck it sure as heck looks like Bobby so guess it was his dad ?!
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