Maribel Vinson

1911–1961 (age 50)

figure skater

Biography

Maribel Vinson (1911-1961) reigned as a champion figure skater and later became a devoted coach, helping young athletes refine their artistry on the ice; she now rests at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Her passion for the sport and commitment to mentoring others ensured that the graceful discipline she embodied lives on in every skater she inspired.

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