The middle child. Forever under the shadow of the elder, and subject to the tyranny of the younger. That enough is motive, but the obsession with eggliness continues to this day, as evidenced by his ongoing work with various bird-loving organizations.
Rick courting first wife-to-be Kathy. (c. 1958)
Here Rick makes no attempt whatsoever to hide his obsession. (c. 1985)
Two fisted. (c. 1995)
Another poor attempt to hide an egg. (c. 1945)
Like father, like son -- unfortunately. (c. 1991)
Rick never missed an opportunity to publicize eggs. (c. 1955)
And I quote: "Rick 'Egg-Toss' Fox." (c. 1955)
Even as a child, Rick demonstrated an obsession with eggs. (c. 1946)
Rick with egg snacks. (c. 1999)
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Rick at the Crane Foundation. (c. 1988)
Rick in Uncle Chappie's famous photograph. What's that in his right hand? (c. 1943)
Close up of Rick in Uncle Chappie's famous photograph. (c. 1943)
Rick accusing brother Bill. (c. 1990)
Rick playing egg koosh with grandson. (c. 2000)
Admittedly, Rick was an accomplished paddle-egg player. (c. 1977)
WTF?! Rick and egg skiers! (c. 1968)
Rick as he imagines his brother Bill. (c. 2000)
Imbuing his grandchildren with passion. (c. 2002)
Unfortunately, Rick has passed the egg gene to his kin. (c. 2006)