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Bobby Sugar Hinds
Sept. 22, 1931 - March 14, 2023
MADISON - Bobby Sugar Hinds, The Jump Rope King, age 91, of Madison, died March 14, 2023, at his home.
He married Joyce Harrington in 1955, and together they raised four children. He is survived by his wife Joy; and children: Jef (Jeanne), Jil, Juli, Jon (Jessica); and four grandchildren: Emily, Sean (Amy), Joelle and Jackie.
His storied career as UW boxer and legendary promotor of his Lifeline jump rope and gym company made him a local celebrity. He appeared on the Johnny Carson show in 1975, and was profiled by Charles Kuralt of CBS news in 1978, with a follow up in 2013. He donated jump ropes to the American Heart Association's fundraisers. He loved to rub elbows with celebrities but always wanted to help the underdog. He had a passion for art and history and taught us to never stop learning.
A celebration of Bobby's life is being planned for a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Hinds
Mark Poletti
July 15, 2025
Met Bobby at Madison in 79. Loved his gym and ropes and sold lots of them. To Joe Byrd of Flint PAL boxing and gave a yellow and black one to Dan Gable Now pumping rubber is everywhere! am sure he is skipping and selling his his fitness programs to the fat and sassy angels. Fortunate to have known Bobby! God bless his family
Jag
July 24, 2024
Although I am late to offer my condolences to the Hinds family, I wanted to express how grateful I was to have received a TNT black resistance band and some other training aids from Mr. Hinds many, many years ago as a teenager.
I called the Lifeline offices expressing my inability at the time to afford purchasing equipment and he graciously said "don't worry, it's on me".
I've never forgotten that.
RIP Mr. Hinds and, thank you!
Rod
April 20, 2024
I met Bobby in the mid 90´s at his jump rope facility on a Sunday afternoon. Ere the only ones there and after time, he offered me a job. I didn´t accept, but always thought of him as a distant friend.
RIP my friend!
Edward Irvin
March 13, 2024
My mother Luella was Bobby´s first cousin. She passed in 1986, always thought the world of him. I am saddened for your family,God Bless you all and Bobby. You live through all the lives you touched. My Grandpa Roland was very proud of you as am I. I only got to talk with you later in your life but I will cherish those moments. Love Edward Irvin from Arizona
Darrell R. Wild
July 1, 2023
I met Bobby at UW and saw him fight in the Pan Am Games at the fieldhouse. He was always my hero, funny and always with a smile. He made a special trip to give me the lapel pin of Bucky jumping rope.
Edward Irvin
June 29, 2023
His cousin Luella Hinds (Irvin) was so proud of her cousin until the time she passed at 55 years old in Arizona. I got to talk to him and his assistant 15 years ago. Bobby and my Grandfather Roland had a lot in common.
Susan A Liddicoat
April 2, 2023
If there is a celebration of life please let me know because I want to go to itSuzie. Thanks
Susan A Liddicoat
April 2, 2023
The Liddicoat family loves you Bobby forever and always and all of youI´m sorry for your loss
Susan Hinds-DePorter
March 23, 2023
Many good memories of him will be treasured forever! Love to all of the family still remaining
Gene Rankin
March 21, 2023
I have known Bobby since he came to Madison, through my late father (once captain, then asst. coach of the UW boxing team) and later through The Second Round reunions of UW boxers. My first car was a gift from Bobby. Always liked and admired him.
Dannie Davidson
March 20, 2023
Aunt Joy..send our thoughts & prayers to you, Jeff, Jil, Juli & Jon. We have so many family memories with Uncle Bob. We are here for all of you. Love your nephew Dannie Davidson & Family....Ann, Bart & Lisa too
Tara Wagner
March 20, 2023
So sorry for your loss Joy. This is Tara Wagner & went to school with Jil & then worked a few years on Park with the Jump Ropes. You, Jil & I played more then work sometimes, and I have wonderful memories with the both of you. Wonderful man and wonderful family. God Bless.
Patty Elson
March 19, 2023
My sympathy goes out the the Hinds family. Bobby was a warm, funny, brilliant and extremely talented guy. I have many wonderful memories of him and am honored to have known him. May his memory be for a blessing.
Maggie Lapcewich
March 19, 2023
Our deepest condolences Aunt Joyce, Jef, Jil, Juli and Jon. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Maggie and the Lapcewich family.
Bill Cary
March 19, 2023
I was there when he won the slugfest with (I believe) Art Saey.. The "Bush" went wild! Being a "Battling Little Badgef" he became a hero to me.
Katy Schalles [daughter of "Shorty" and Eleanore.
March 19, 2023
Joy, how are you doing??? Are you okay?
Judy j Swenson-Acker
March 19, 2023
With deep sympathy for your loss, much love to you and your family. Randy & Judy j Swenson-Acker.
Fred Milverstedt
March 19, 2023
With this one, they threw away the mold. RIP, Bobby.
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