Galveston, TX, United States
Peter Leroy Colombo (December 23, 1905-July 12, 1974) Born in Galveston, Peter Leroy Colombo overcame disabilities to become a highly accomplished lifeguard. Born in 1905, Colombo lost his hearing, speech and use of his legs at the age of seven, due to meningitis. His brothers took him to the Texas
coast where he swam, regaining use of his legs, though his hearing never returned. In 1915, Colombo began to attend the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, where he learned to read lips and communica
Listen to the audio guide for Peter Leroy Colombo black plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off