The Lifesaver

Reagan, an able swimmer, reportedly saved 77 lives during his stint as lifeguard at Lowell Park, but the only reward he ever got was when he retrieved Gus Whiffleberg's dental plate. It had come out when he hit the water. Whiffleberg gave Reagan $10 for finding the plate.

Early Reagan, pg. 65.

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