Still holds the MV Derby striped bass record of 60 lbs 2 ounces. Though I fished many derbies I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I enjoyed reading about the bass he caught. Rest in peace.
From mvderby website:
https://www.mvderby.com/~mvderby/history/index.php
"The derby produced some special stars. In 1956, Richard D. Hathaway of Edgartown walked into the derby headquarters with a winner, a 52 pound 9 ounce fish. Mr. Hathaway returned to the headquarters with a leader in 1978 and another in 1979."
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